Yasmin no longer senses the sound of air conditioner as she sits in the classroom. She has stopped attending to its stimulation because she sits in the same classroom every day. Psychologists call this experience ________.

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Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which individuals become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time. Yasmin's decreased sensitivity to the sound of the air conditioner is a classic example of sensory adaptation, as her senses have adjusted to the constant presence of the sound.

Yasmin No Longer Senses the Sound of Air Conditioner as She