A reduction in sensitivity to a continually applied stimulus is called
A)sensation.
B)conscious awareness.
C)adaptation.
D)transduction.

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Adaptation refers to a decrease in sensitivity to a continuous stimulus over time. Sensation is the initial process of detecting a stimulus. Conscious awareness refers to the perception and understanding of sensory information. Transduction is the process of converting sensory input into neural signals.

A Reduction in Sensitivity to a Continually Applied Stimulus Is