Mary Nabholz Travels the Same Way to Work Every Day

question 61

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 is affecting Mary's response to the ads?

• A) Perceptual vigilance
• B) Perceptual defense
• C) Contrast
• D) Adaptation

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Definitions:

Photoreceptor

Specialized retinal neuron that transduces light into neural activity.

Circadian Rhythms

Natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours, influencing physical, mental, and behavioral changes.

Retinohypothalamic Tract

A neural pathway that carries information from the retina to the hypothalamus, involved in regulating circadian rhythms.

Circadian Rhythms

The natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours, influencing physical, mental, and behavioral changes.