Sandra has taken a new job at Barney's Beef Burgers near her school. She is bothered by the loud hum from the ventilation system right over her head at the cash register. A week later Sandra barely hears the hum. This demonstrates the process of ________.
A. habituation
B. accommodation
C. sensitization
D. acclimation
Answer: A
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