Why do we adapt after prolonged exposure to a constant stimulus?
A) so that we continue to respond to ongoing stimulation
B) so that we don't become distracted by irrelevant changes in the environment
C) so that we detect potentially important changes in what's going on
D) so that we don't become overstimulated by the environment

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Adaptation allows us to become less sensitive to constant stimuli, enabling us to detect new and potentially important changes in our environment.

Why Do We Adapt After Prolonged Exposure to a Constant