Zach and David decide to go exploring the bush behind their farm on a cold June day. The fact that they felt much colder when they initially got outdoors than they do five minutes later, despite having not done anything to warm themselves, is known as
A)sensory adaptation.
B)sensory illusion.
C)sensory interaction.
D)transduction.

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The sensation of feeling cold is an example of sensory adaptation. Our sensory receptors adjust their sensitivity to a constant stimulus over time, making us less aware of it. In this case, Zach and David's bodies adapted to the cold temperature of the outdoors, making them feel less cold after a few minutes.

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