perceptual adaptation

Perceptual adaptation is the process by which our sensory systems adjust to changes in our environment, allowing us to maintain stable perception. For example, when you move to a dark room, your eyes gradually adjust to see better in low light. Similarly, if you wear new glasses, your brain adapts to the altered vision over time. This mechanism helps us ignore constant, unchanging stimuli—like the feeling of clothes on our skin—so we can focus on new or important information. Essentially, perceptual adaptation keeps our perception accurate and efficient despite ongoing sensory changes.