Jennifer wakes up and notices that someone is brewing coffee in the kitchen. She is tempted to get up and pour herself a cup to drink. A few minutes later, however, she no longer smells the coffee and falls back to sleep. ___________ has taken place.
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perceptual constancy; |
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sensory adaptation; |
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sensory overload; |
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bulb interference; |
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ciliary fatigue; |
CORRECT - Yes, perceptual awareness of olfactory sensation will fade after several minutes. This phenomenon is called sensory adaptation.
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