If one of a person's senses is subjected to prolonged stimulation, eventually _____ will occur.
A)sensory overload
B)sensory adaptation
C)perceptual agnosia
D)perceptual inversion

Question

If one of a person's senses is subjected to prolonged stimulation, eventually  _____ will occur.
A)sensory overload
B)sensory adaptation
C)perceptual agnosia
D)perceptual inversion

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which a person becomes less sensitive to a stimulus after prolonged exposure to it. This is a natural response of the sensory systems to help focus on changes in the environment rather than constants.

If One of a Person's Senses Is Subjected to Prolonged