When you first put on a pair of tight-fitting pants in the morning you may be aware of pressure on your waist, however, after a few minutes the pants will not feel as tight as a result of
A) tactile stretching.
B) tactile continuity.
C) sensory adaptation.
D) sensory overload.

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This is an example of sensory adaptation, where the sensory receptors in the skin get used to the pressure and reduce their response over time. The other options are not relevant to this phenomenon.

When You First Put on a Pair of Tight-Fitting Pants