In the presence of distracting noise, it is possible to become accustomed to the intrusive stimulus and therefore reduce its impact on us. This is known as _________
a. noise
b. sensory adaptation
c. selective attention
d. information overload
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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