a process where our brain cells become less sensitive to a constant stimulus over time, essentially “tuning out” a sensation that remains unchanging, allowing us to focus on new or important stimuli in our environment.
Examples:
- not constantly feeling the clothes on your body.
- not being distracted by the windshield wipers running in your car.
- not noticing a ceiling fan running in your room.
Also see Neural Fatigue
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