People who work in department stores where music is played constantly in overhead speakers claim they do not hear the music. This is an example of ____.
A) sensory deprivation
B) sensory adaptation
C) behavioral modification
D) a coordinated response
E) a conditioned response

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This is an example of sensory adaptation, where the constant exposure to a stimulus (in this case, music) leads to a decrease in sensitivity to that stimulus over time, causing individuals to become less aware of it.

People Who Work in Department Stores Where Music Is Played