Mary Nabholz Travels the Same Way to Work Every Day

question 9

Multiple Choice

Mary Nabholz travels the same way to work every day. She notices advertisements in store windows when the ads first go up. However, after a few days, Mary no longer pays any attention to these ads because they have become familiar. Which of the following personal selection factors is affecting Mary Nabholz's response to the ads?

• A) perceptual vigilance
• B) perceptual defense
• C) contrast
• D) adaptation

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