When Petra jumps into a cold lake,she feels as though she is freezing.After a few minutes,she no longer notices the cold and feels comfortable in the water.This change is best explained by
A) signal detection.
B) a just-noticeable difference.
C) sensory adaptation.
D) difference threshold.

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Sensory adaptation is the process by which the sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time. In this situation, Petra's sensory receptors have adapted to the cold temperature of the water, leading her to no longer notice the cold and feel comfortable.

When Petra Jumps into a Cold Lake,she Feels as Though