A person can forget where his or her sunglasses are placed even though they are on top of his or her head. Which of the following statements best explains this phenomenon?
A. It is difficult for one to remember everything that one has to.
B. Sensory nerve receptors are unable to fire off messages to the brain indefinitely.
C. The difference threshold for touch is not strong enough.
D. The sensation of the glasses on the person's head has not reached the absolute threshold for touch.
Answer: B
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