When Carlos first jumped into the pool, he thought the water was very cold. Although the actual temperature of the pool remained constant, after a few minutes Carlos no longer complained about feeling cold. This change is his reaction to the temperature of the water is an example of _____.
1) sensory deprivation
2) a perceptual set
3) sensory adaptation
4) top-down processing
Explanation: Sensory Adaptation is the reduction of our sensitivity to stimuli that do not change. Adaptation occurs after constant exposure to a stimulus, our nerve cells start firing less often.
