During an Exam, Vinita Eventually Stopped Noticing That the Student

question 114

Multiple Choice

During an exam, Vinita eventually stopped noticing that the student next to her was repeatedly sniffling. At one point, however, the lights in the room went off, after which she again noticed the sniffling. The reappearance of her reaction to the sniffling is as an example of

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

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased, often through rewards or consequences.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and understand knowledge through thought, experience, and the senses, encompassing learning, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Assimilation

A cognitive process where individuals integrate new information into their existing knowledge base or framework.

Accommodation

A cognitive process in which an individual modifies existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding so that new information can be incorporated.