James Doesn't Mind the Smell of Gas Since He Has

question 48

Multiple Choice

James doesn't mind the smell of gas since he has worked at the gas station for 15 years. This is an example of:

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

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

The theory that emotional experiences occur simultaneously with physiological responses, rather than one causing the other.

Physiological Arousal

A state of heightened physiological activity, involving the nervous and endocrine systems, often in response to a stimulus.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that enable the processing of energy and nutrients critical for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of health.

Settling Point

A theory suggesting that body weight is regulated around a genetically predetermined point or range.