The Gradual Decline of a Response to Repetitious Occurrences of the Same

question 133

Multiple Choice

The gradual decline of a response to repetitious occurrences of the same stimulus is called

• A) dishabituation.
• B) habituation.
• C) classical conditioning.
• D) scaffolding.

Understand the impact of family environment and expressed emotion on the relapse rates in schizophrenia patients.

Identify the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of personality disorders.

Recognize the role of brain structure and neurotransmitter activity in psychological disorders.

Understand the influence of substance use on the onset and exacerbation of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

The Squeaky Wheel

An idiomatic expression referring to the idea that the most noticeable problem gets the most attention.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools where subjects interpret ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden feelings, desires, and conflicts.

Vague, Ambiguous Stimuli

Stimuli that lack clarity or precision and can be interpreted in multiple ways by the sensory and perceptual systems.

Objective Tests

Tests that require respondents to select an answer from a given set, minimizing subjective judgment and allowing for clear, definitive scoring.