Within a few minutes after putting on your wristwatch in the morning, you no longer feel the watch on your wrist. This is an example of sensory adaptation.

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Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which the sensory receptors become less responsive to repetitive stimuli over time. In this case, the constant pressure and sensation of the watch on your wrist leads to sensory adaptation, so you no longer feel the watch after a few minutes.

Within a Few Minutes After Putting on Your Wristwatch in the Morning