Charlene loved to eat raw garlic in various dishes and couldn't understand why others didn't want to be around her because she didn't notice any strong smell.What sensory phenomenon is she demonstrating?

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Charlene is demonstrating sensory adaptation, which occurs when a person becomes less sensitive to a constant sensory input over time. In this case, Charlene's sense of smell has adapted to the constant presence of garlic, so she doesn't notice the strong smell that others do.

Charlene Loved to Eat Raw Garlic in Various Dishes and Couldn't