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You detect the strong smell of cedar when you enter a furniture store. However, after a short while in the store, you no longer can detect the smell. This process is known as

A) sensory adaptation.
B) habituation.
C) perceptual constancy.
D) accommodation.

Sensory Adaptation

The method through which sensory receptors decrease in sensitivity to unchanging stimuli as time progresses.

Cedar

A type of coniferous tree known for its strong wood and distinctive fragrance.

  • Understand the process of sensory adaptation and its effects on perception.
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