Jenna is unable to fall asleep because the neighbor's dog is barking.After fifteen minutes,Jenna stops noticing the dog barking and falls asleep.This scenario best illustrates the process of _____.
A)perceptual constancy
B)saturation
C)amplification
D)sensory adaptation

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Sensory adaptation is the process by which sensory receptors become less responsive to a constant stimulus, such as the sound of the barking dog in this scenario. After a period of time, Jenna stops noticing the barking and is able to fall asleep.

Jenna Is Unable to Fall Asleep Because the Neighbor's Dog