When Petra jumps into a cold lake,she feels as though she is freezing.After a few minutes, she no longer notices the cold and feels comfortable in the water.This change is best
Explained by
A) signal detection.
B) a just-noticeable difference.
C) sensory adaptation.
D) difference threshold.

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This change is best explained by sensory adaptation, which is the process by which our sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing Petra to become comfortable in the cold water after initial discomfort.

When Petra Jumps into a Cold Lake,she Feels as Though