Which Statement Is an Example of Habituation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of habituation?

• A) If one has seen a particular person before, it is easier to remember that person's physical features.
• B) On a long car trip, one's brother keeps kicking the back of one's seat. It becomes progressively more bothersome.
• C) When one first enters a bakery, one notices all of the wonderful smells, but after a few minutes it is unnoticed.
• D) At a scary movie, a person screams as a monster jumps out suddenly. From then on, every little movement someone or something makes in the film seems frightening.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Disorder

A mental health condition involving a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Controversial

Pertaining to or subject to dispute or disagreement, often generating extensive public debate and differing opinions.

Bulimia Nervosa

Eating disorder in which an individual (typically female) consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

Perfectionism

The tendency to demand of others or oneself an extremely high or even flawless level of performance, in excess of what is required by the situation.