Diminished sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus is known as

A) priming.
B) prosopagnosia.
C) sensory adaptation.
D) transduction.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive over time when exposed to constant stimuli.

Unchanging Stimulus

A stimulus that remains constant over time without variation, which can sometimes lead to habituation, where the response to the stimulus decreases.

Diminished Sensitivity

A reduction in the ability to perceive or respond to stimuli.