In the presence of distracting noise, it is possible to become accustomed to the intrusive stimulus and, therefore, reduce its impact on us. This is known as
A) noise.
B) sensory adaptation.
C) selective attention.
D) information overload.

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Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which individuals become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing them to become accustomed to distracting or intrusive stimuli, such as noise, and reduce its impact.

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