Asked by K'Niya Garris on May 04, 2024

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What is the term for the gradual decline in sensitivity to stimuli that follows prolonged stimulation

A)  sensory overload
B)  perceptual adaptation 
C)  perceptual overload
D)  sensory adaptation

Sensory Overload

A condition in which one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment, leading to feelings of overwhelmedness or inability to focus.

Perceptual Adaptation

The ability of the brain to adjust to changes in the sensory environment, allowing for maintained perception under different conditions.

Perceptual Overload

A condition resulting from the exposure to more information or stimuli than one can effectively process at one time.

  • Acquire knowledge about the mechanisms and outcomes of sensory adaptation.
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Adriana FurtadoMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sensory adaptation is the term used to describe the gradual decline in sensitivity to stimuli that follows prolonged stimulation. This occurs because sensory receptors become less responsive to the constant stimuli, and the brain begins to filter out or ignore the constant input.