When Harold First Enters His Swimming Pool, the Water Feels

question 58

Multiple Choice

When Harold first enters his swimming pool, the water feels uncomfortably cold. Five minutes later, it feels comfortable to Harold. This is an example of

• A)convergence.
• B)sensory adaptation.
• C)selective attention.
• D)accommodation.
• E)just-noticeable difference.

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