A Diminishing Response to a Familiar Stimulus Is Called _______________

question 178

Short Answer

A diminishing response to a familiar stimulus is called _______________.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, body energy, and the functioning of other body systems.

Pancreas

A vital organ located in the abdomen, involved in both digestive and hormonal functions, including the production of insulin.

Preconscious

In psychodynamic theory, the preconscious holds information that is not presently within our awareness but can readily be brought into awareness.

Unconscious

In psychodynamic theory, the unconscious contains the majority of our memories and drives, which can only be raised to awareness with great difficulty and typically only in response to special techniques (that is, psychoanalytic procedures).