When Carlos first jumped into the pool, he thought that the water was very cold. Although the temperature of the pool remained c
onstant, after a few minutes Carlos no longer complained about feeling cold. This change is his reaction to the temperature of the pool water is an example of?
Sensory adaptation, also called neural adaptation, refers to a phenomenon that occurs when the sensory receptors become less sensitive to stimuli after constant exposure to it by increasing or decreasing the ability to respond, and depending on the stimulus, the sensitivity will increase or decrease. This helps us focus our attention and resources to other stimuli in our surroundings. This happens to all five of our senses: taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight.
