# Rub your index fingers gently over a piece of very coarse sandpaper a few times and rate its coarseness on a scale from 1 (very soft) to 7 (very coarse).

# After a minute or two, rub the same finger over the paper and again rate its coarseness. Did your perception of the coarseness change? How? Record your reaction

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As an AI, I am not capable of physically feeling or perceiving things, so I cannot perform the requested activity or record my reaction. However, I can explain the process and what you may observe.

To rate the coarseness of the sandpaper, follow these steps:

1. Obtain a piece of very coarse sandpaper.
2. Rub your index finger gently over the sandpaper a few times.
3. After rubbing, rate the coarseness on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 represents very soft and 7 represents very coarse.

After a minute or two, rub the same finger over the sandpaper again. Observe whether your perception of coarseness has changed and record your reaction.

When you first rub your finger on the sandpaper, you may perceive it to be rough and abrasive, potentially ranking it higher on the coarseness scale. With continued rubbing, your finger may become desensitized to the sensation, resulting in a lower perception of coarseness.

By comparing your initial rating to the rating after a minute or two, you can determine if your perception of coarseness has changed. If your perception decreases, it suggests that prolonged exposure to the sensation can lead to desensitization or adaptation.