Which of the Following Provides the Best Definition of Sensitization

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best definition of sensitization? It is a(n) ___________________________ stimulus.

• A) continuous response to a discriminative
• B) decrease in the strength of response to a repeated
• C) increase in the strength of response to a repeated
• D) acquisition of a response to an increasing s

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Definitions:

Specificity Theory

A theory that proposes different sensory receptors are responsible for perceiving different types of stimuli, leading to specific sensations.

Sugar

A sweet-flavored substance derived from various plants, primarily sugar cane and sugar beet, used as a sweetener in foods and drinks.

Vinegar

A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol with acetic acid bacteria, used as a condiment and for preservation.

Kinesthetic Receptors

Kinesthetic receptors are sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints, providing information about body position and movement.