Asked by matthew farrell on Sep 29, 2024

When you first put on a pair of tight-fitting pants in the morning you may be aware of pressure on your waist; however,after a few minutes the pants will not feel as tight.What does this example illustrate

A)  sensory adaptation
B)  synaesthesia 
C)  subliminal perception
D)  just-noticeable-difference

Sensory Adaptation

The method through which sensory receptors decrease in sensitivity to unchanging stimuli as time progresses.

Synaesthesia

A perceptual condition in which stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory pathway.

Subliminal Perception

The operation of sensory systems in handling information without the individual's conscious recognition.

  • Grasp the mechanisms and implications of sensory adaptation.