When Darren first started working in the poultry plant, he found the smell from the chickens to be overwhelming. However, he gradually became accustomed to the smell, and now it no longer bothers him. This scenario illustrates an instance of _____.
A)negative adaptation
B)light adaptation
C)sensitization
D)dark adaptation

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This scenario illustrates negative adaptation, where Darren's sensory receptors become less sensitive to the constant stimulus of the smell, leading to a decreased response over time.

When Darren First Started Working in the Poultry Plant, He