5. Sensory Adaptation: Central vs. Peripheral

What term describes reduced sensitivity to a long-term or constant stimulus?

Adaptation

What happens behaviorally during sensory adaptation?

Stop noticing long-term stimuli

What type of adaptation is defined by decreased awareness at the level of the sensory cortex?

Central adaptation

What type of adaptation is defined by decreased activity directly at the receptor level?

Peripheral adaptation

What are the two adaptation speeds seen in peripheral receptors?

Fast adapting or slow adapting