The diminishing sensitivity of a neuron to an unchanging stimulus is called
A)bottom-up processing
B)shadowing
C)sensory adaptation
D)neuron adjustment

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Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which neurons become less sensitive to constant or unchanging stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment rather than constant information.

The Diminishing Sensitivity of a Neuron to an Unchanging Stimulus