Although Henry's watchband felt uncomfortable when he first put it on, a short while later he did not even notice it. This illustrates _____ in action.

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Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensitivity to a particular stimulus decreases over time, allowing us to attend to other stimuli in our environment. In this case, Henry's watchband initially caused discomfort but after a short while, he no longer noticed it due to sensory adaptation.

Although Henry's Watchband Felt Uncomfortable When He First Put It