You enter a room and notice a distinctive new odour.After a bit of time,you no longer notice the odour.What phenomenon does this illustrate

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This phenomenon is known as sensory adaptation, which is the process by which our sensory receptors become less responsive to a continuous or constant stimulus over time. When we are exposed to a new odour, our olfactory system sends signals to the brain to register the scent. However, if the odour remains constant, the brain gradually stops registering it as significant and we no longer notice it.

You Enter a Room and Notice a Distinctive New Odour