_______________ can cause the perception of an odor that is constant and unchanging to disappear.
A) Sensory deprivation
B) Sensory overload
C) Sensory adaptation
D) Sensory constancy

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Sensory adaptation refers to the phenomenon in which the sensitivity to a constant and unchanging stimulus decreases over time. This can cause the perception of an odor to disappear or become less noticeable, even if the odor is still present. Sensory deprivation (A) refers to a lack of sensory input, while sensory overload (B) refers to an excess of sensory input. Sensory constancy (D) refers to the ability to perceive objects as being relatively constant despite changes in sensory input such as lighting or distance.

_______________ Can Cause the Perception of an Odor That Is