Question

Sariah enters a room with several chirping crickets in it. Upon first entering the room, Sariah can hear the chirping; however, as she begins to talk to her friends, she is no longer aware of the chirping even though it is still there. The fact that Sariah no longer perceives the chirping sound demonstrates sensory ________.

Answer 1

Answer: b. Adaptation

Explanation:

SENSORY ADAPTATION refers to a phenomenon whereby human sensitivity to a stimulus is reduced due to constantly being exposed to it because the body has adapted to it.

For example, when a really hot summer first hits and everyone is sweating and complaining about the heat but a few days later don't complain as much. That is SENSORY ADAPTATION and that is what Sariah just experienced.