John puts one toe into a swimming pool and shivers because the water is so cold. He grits his teeth and dives in anyway. After about ten minutes, the temperature of the water seems quite comfortable to him. This example illustrates the principle of:
A)sensory difference.
B)just noticeable difference, or jnd.
C)accommodation.
D)sensory adaptation.

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Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which our sensitivity to stimuli decreases over time as we become used to them. In this example, John initially shivers because the water is cold, but after ten minutes he becomes accustomed to the temperature and finds it comfortable. This is a clear illustration of sensory adaptation.

John Puts One Toe into a Swimming Pool and Shivers