Sensory adaptation refers to a decrease in sensory response that accompanies
A)perceptual defense.
B)threshold shifts.
C)an unchanging stimulus.
D)selective attention.

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Sensory adaptation occurs when sensory receptors become less sensitive to an unchanging stimulus over time, leading to a decrease in sensory response. This is a natural process that helps organisms focus on changes in their environment rather than constant stimuli.

Sensory Adaptation Refers to a Decrease in Sensory Response That