The Fading of a Dominant Odor Sometime After One Enters

Question

The fading of a dominant odor sometime after one enters a room is an example of experiencing
A)sensory adaptation.
B)damage to receptors.
C)sensory deprivation.
D)a change in concentration of the odor.
E)proprioception.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of sensory adaptation, which occurs when the sensory receptors become accustomed to a constant stimulus and gradually become less sensitive to it. In this case, the olfactory receptors in the nose become less responsive to the odor over time, causing the perception of the odor to fade.