An Individual Reacts with Less and Less Intensity to a Repeatedly

question 60

Multiple Choice

An individual reacts with less and less intensity to a repeatedly presented stimulus until he or she responds only faintly or not at all. This is called:

• A)observer bias
• B)habituation
• C)participant observation
• D)reactivity

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Definitions:

Resent Father

Feelings of bitterness or anger directed towards one's father, often due to perceived wrongs or disappointments.

Penis Envy

represents a controversial concept in Freudian psychoanalysis, suggesting that female psychosexual development involves envy of the male penis as a perceived source of power.

Phallic Stage

A stage in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring roughly between the ages of three and six, during which a child's focus of pleasure is on the genital area.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring between ages 6 and puberty, characterized by a decrease in sexual interest and focus on social and intellectual growth.