When Carlos first jumped into the pool, he thought that the water was very cold. Although the 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 pool water is an example of
A. sensory adaptation.
B. sensory deprivation.
C. top-down processing.
D. a perceptual set.
Answer: A
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