There is a short in the light in Holden's office, so it makes a soft but constant high-pitched sound. Maintenance workers have not been able to fix the problem. When Travis walks into Holden's office, he says, "How can you stand that awful noise?" Holden spends a moment listening and then says, "I don't even hear it anymore." Holden has been exposed to the sound so long that he has experienced

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Holden has experienced sensory adaptation, which is the process by which a person becomes less aware of a stimulus after being exposed to it for a long time.

There Is a Short in the Light in Holden's Office