When You First Get into the Swimming Pool, the Water

question 71

Multiple Choice

When you first get into the swimming pool, the water feels rather cool, but after swimming for a while, the water feels fine. A friend asks you how the water is, and you tell her the "water's great." She jumps in and then accuses you of lying because the water is freezing. You really were not lying. It is just that you experienced

• A)sensory gating.
• B)sensory adaptation.
• C)sensory conflict.
• D)selective attention.

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Definitions:

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye that regulates the amount of light that enters the eye, adjusting in size based on light conditions.

Dilated

Refers to the expansion or widening of a structure or opening.

Constricted

Limited or narrowed in scope or freedom; often refers to a feeling of tightness or restriction in emotional expression or physical space.

Dim Light

Low-intensity illumination that provides a subdued visual environment.