My trackpad and or mouse is super sensitive, the slightest touch or even hovering my finger over the pad causes selection

my trackpad and or mouse is super sensitive, the slightest touch or even hovering my finger over the pad causes selection, how can I adjust it?

System/Mouse preference pane for the Mouse.  Trackpad Preference pane for the trackpad.

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