Tom works at a fish store.When he gets home,his family comments on how strongly he smells.He,in contrast,cannot smell any fish odor at all.This example illustrates the phenomenon of
A)proceduralization.
B)automatization.
C)habituation.
D)sensory adaptation.

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This scenario describes the process of sensory adaptation, where Tom has been exposed to the fish odor for an extended period of time, causing his sensory receptors to become less sensitive to the stimulus. As a result, he is no longer able to detect the odor, whereas his family members, who have not been exposed to the odor, are still able to perceive it.

Tom Works at a Fish Store