Match the definitions with the appropriate term.
-The reduction or disappearance of sensory responsiveness when stimulation is unchanging or repetitious.
A)inattentional blindness
B)sensory deprivation
C)synesthesia
D)sensory adaptation
E)selective attention

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Sensory adaptation refers to the reduction or disappearance of sensory responsiveness when stimulation is unchanging or repetitious.

Answer: B
 Sensory deprivation refers to the absence or removal of normal levels of sensory stimulation.

Answer: C
 Synesthesia refers to the blending of sensory input, such as experiencing colors in response to hearing particular sounds.

Answer: A
 Inattentional blindness refers to the failure to notice a fully-visible, but unexpected object or event because attention is engaged elsewhere.

Answer: E
 Selective attention refers to the ability to focus on one particular stimulus at the exclusion of others.

Match the Definitions with the Appropriate Term