The Tendency of the Brain to Ignore Environmental Factors That

question 143

Multiple Choice

The tendency of the brain to ignore environmental factors that remain constant is called _____.

• A) adaptation
• B) accommodation
• C) habituation
• D) dishabituation

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Definitions:

Initial Substance Use

The first time an individual consumes drugs or alcohol, which can be a critical point for developing substance use disorders.

Self-esteem

An individual’s subjective evaluation of their own worth or value, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states.

Illicit Substance

A drug or substance whose production, sale, or use is prohibited by law.

Clinical Assessment

The systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in an individual presenting with a possible psychological disorder.