Which Statement Is NOT a Reason Why Sensory Adaptation Is

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT a reason why sensory adaptation is a useful process?

• A)An unchanging stimulus is less likely to require immediate action.
• B)Constantly sensing stimuli that are always in our environment would be highly distracting.
• C)Stimuli that change frequently usually are of no consequence and therefore not important to sense.
• D)Sensory adaptation better allows our senses to selectively respond to important changes in stimulation.

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