When first exposed to a stimulus, our sensory receptors tend to respond strongly. However, if the stimulus remains unchanged, the activity of the receptors tends to decrease. This process is called ________________
A) selective attention
B) top-down processing
C) sensory adaptation
D) transduction
Answer: C
Rationale: Sensory adaptation is the reduction of activity in sensory receptors with continued exposure to a stimulus.
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