Question

sariah enters a room with several chirping crickets in it. upon first entering the room, sariah can hear the chirping; however, as she begins to talk to her friends, she is no longer aware of the chirping even though it is still there. the fact that sariah no longer perceives the chirping sound demonstrates sensory ——. a revision b regression c formation d adaptation

Explanation:

Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or unchanging stimuli. In this case, the chirping of crickets is a constant stimulus. When Sariah first enters the room, she notices the chirping (sensory detection). As she starts talking to her friends and the chirping continues (unchanging stimulus), her sensory receptors adapt, and she is no longer aware of the chirping. Regression refers to returning to an earlier stage of development. Formation is a general term for creating something. Revision is about changing or modifying. None of these terms relate to the described sensory phenomenon.

Answer:

D. adaptation