When a person first begins to use a computer,he or she has to deliberately pay attention to specific stimuli,such as icons,commands,and signals.These experiences changed how the person's brain processes information about this technology known as a computer.This change is called
A) sensory adaptation.
B) sensory habituation.
C) perceptual accommodation.
D) perceptual learning.

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Perceptual learning is the process of acquiring the ability to recognize and distinguish stimuli through experience and practice. In this case, the experience of using a computer leads to changes in the way the person's brain processes information about the technology, which can be considered an example of perceptual learning. A is incorrect because sensory adaptation refers to the process by which the sensitivity of sensory receptors decreases when exposed to constant stimuli. B is incorrect because sensory habituation describes the decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure. C is incorrect because perceptual accommodation refers to the process by which the eye adjusts its focus to different distances.

When a Person First Begins to Use a Computer,he or She