What Is the Name Given to Decreased Responsiveness to a Stimulus

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the name given to decreased responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated presentations of the stimulus?

• A) habituation
• B) dishabituation
• C) visual preference
• D) affordance

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Definitions:

Integrate Neural Activity

The process by which various signals from neurons are combined and interpreted by the brain to form coherent thoughts or actions.

Manifest Content

The actual literal content and storyline of a dream as remembered by the dreamer.

Latent Content

The hidden psychological meaning of dreams or other expressions, as opposed to their literal content.

Wishes and Desires

Internal drives or motivations aimed at obtaining satisfaction, pleasure, or the fulfillment of something wanted or sought after.