_______ refers to the tendency of the sensory system to respond less to stimuli that continue without change.
A) sensation
B) excessive sleep
C) sensory adaptation
D) meditation
E) dreams

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Sensory adaptation refers to the fact that our sensory systems are designed to respond to changes in stimuli rather than to constant stimuli. When stimuli remain constant, the sensory system eventually stops responding to them. This adaptation helps us to focus on important or novel stimuli in our environment.

_______ Refers to the Tendency of the Sensory System to Respond