During Zoua's first week of living in her college dorm,she had trouble studying because of the music her roommate played all the time.Yet,by the second week,Zoua hardly noticed the music while studying.What phenomenon explains this change?

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Sensory adaptation explains this change. It refers to the diminished sensitivity to a stimulus as a consequence of constant exposure to it. In Zoua's case, her initial sensitivity to the music decreased over time as she became accustomed to it, allowing her to study without being disturbed.

During Zoua's First Week of Living in Her College Dorm,she