A Child Repeatedly Complains About Having Her Teeth Brushed by Her

question 65

Multiple Choice

A child repeatedly complains about having her teeth brushed by her mother. After a while, the mother doesn't even notice the child's complaints. This is an example of:

• A) sensitization.
• B) habituation.
• C) dishabituation.
• D) priming.

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