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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.1
What is the role of sensory adaptation in our perception of stimuli?
It increases our alertness to sudden stimuli.
It heightens our sensitivity to changing stimuli.
It decreases our sensitivity to constant stimuli.
It enhances our sensitivity to new stimuli.
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AP Psychology - 3.1 Principles of Sensation
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