When Carlos first jumped into the pool, he thought the water was very cold.Although the actual temperature of the pool remained constant, after a few minutes Carlos no longer complained about feeling cold.This change is his reaction to the temperature of the water is an example of
A)sensory deprivation.
B)a perceptual set.
C)sensory adaptation.
D)top-down processing.

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Carlos's change in reaction to the temperature of the water is an example of sensory adaptation. This means that over time, his sensory receptors became less responsive to the cold temperature, and he no longer perceived the water as being as cold as he did when he first entered the pool.

When Carlos First Jumped into the Pool, He Thought the Water