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Neural Adaptation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Neural adaptation refers to the process by which neurons in the brain become less responsive over time to a constant or repetitive stimulus.

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