Because of what you have learned about sensory adaptation, you might think that if you stared at a picture for a long period of time, the image you see would eventually fade. This would be the case if not for the tiny vibrations of your eye called ________.
A) glissades
B) microsaccades
C) habituation movements
D) light wave responses

Question

Because of what you have learned about sensory adaptation, you might think that if you stared at a picture for a long period of time, the image you see would eventually fade. This would be the case if not for the tiny vibrations of your eye called ________.
A) glissades 
B) microsaccades 
C) habituation movements
D) light wave responses

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Microsaccades are tiny movements of the eyes that occur involuntarily, even when trying to maintain a steady gaze. These movements prevent sensory adaptation by continuously stimulating different receptors in the eye, allowing us to perceive a stable image despite prolonged exposure to a single stimulus.

Because of What You Have Learned About Sensory Adaptation, You