If we responded continuously to every stimulus in the environment we would quickly become fatigued and overwhelmed which means that __________________ has strong adaptive significance.
A)habituation
B)one-trial learning
C)extinction
D)sensitization

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Habituation, the process of becoming less responsive to non-threatening stimuli over time, allows us to ignore repetitive, inconsequential stimuli, thereby preventing sensory overload and conserving cognitive resources.

If We Responded Continuously to Every Stimulus in the Environment