Martha Is Writing a Paper That Addresses a Process in Which

question 115

Multiple Choice

Martha is writing a paper that addresses a process in which sensory receptors become less sensitive to repeated presentations of the same stimulus.What is the primary topic of Martha's essay?

• A)sensation
• B)sensory fatigue
• C)sensory adaptation
• D)discrimination

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Definitions:

Richard Lazarus

A psychologist known for his work on stress and coping, emphasizing the role of cognitive processes in response to external stressors.

Sympathetic Nervous System

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Physiological Reactions

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