You write a reminder post-it and stick it on the door where you see it every day. A month later, you forget your appointment because of the tendency to ignore constant stimuli, which is known as _____.
A. sensory adaptation
B. selective perception
C. habituation
D. selective attention
Answer: C. habituation
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