Adaptation is the process in which __________.
A) receptor cells become linked to one another
B) receptor sensitivity changes depending on the intensity of the stimulus
C) visual acuity improves as one centers an object's light on the fovea
D) nonspectral colors can be seen

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adaptation refers to a decrease in sensitivity to a stimulus over time. This decrease in sensitivity is dependent on the intensity of the stimulus, resulting in receptor sensitivity changes. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Options A, C, and D do not accurately define the concept of adaptation.

Adaptation Is the Process in Which __________