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Jill runs a hot bath. she starts to get into the tub, but the water feels extremely hot. she stands in the hot water for a few moments, then slowly sits down, easing the rest of her body into the water. after a few minutes, she feels quite comfortable; the water no longer feels too hot to her. this decline in sensitivity to a constant stimulus is called:

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I think the answer to this is sensory adaptation?
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It's called sensory adaption.
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