Which of the following examples best illustrates the principle of sensory adaptation?
a. the shock felt by a swimmer who jumps into a pool of ice cold water
b. your awareness of the weight of your backpack when you first pick it up
c. the irritation felt when your roommate turns on your bedroom light at 3 a.m.
d. your eventual failure to notice the background music at a restaurant
e. A and B are correct.
d. your eventual failure to notice the background music at a restaurant
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A child who is a member of a clique likely __________
a) can readily interpret the meaning of others' behavior b) has limited strategies for dealing with social problems c) has a fairly obtuse sense of humor d) can react inappropriately in some situations