When sensory systems become less sensitive to unchanging stimuli, it is called
A)accommodation.
B)sensory adaptation.
C)precognition.
D)threshold degradation.
E)subliminal perception.

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Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or unchanging stimuli, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment rather than being overwhelmed by constant sensory input.

When Sensory Systems Become Less Sensitive to Unchanging Stimuli, It