Sensory Adaptation Refers to a Decrease in Sensory Response That

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Multiple Choice

Sensory adaptation refers to a decrease in sensory response that accompanies

• A)perceptual defense.
• B)threshold shifts.
• C)an unchanging stimulus.
• D)selective attention.

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