Visual Sensory Adaptation

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A noticeable example of visual sensory adaptation that I have experienced is when I turn off all my lights before going to bed. The room becomes pitch dark and for a temporary moment, it’s hard to make out my surroundings. Rapidly, my pupils dilate and I can see the blinking light coming from my alarm clock. Within seconds, I adapt to my surroundings. We all adapt to the noises surrounding our environment. When I’m out on the town with friends, or at a party, I usually notice right away the noises coming from inside the restaurant or the crowded room. People are heard talking, cheering, and celebrating. I unconsciously tune out all the noise around me, concentrating on my friends whom I am engaging in conversation. Our capability to adjust