The Process by Which Continuous Exposure to a Stimulus Affects

question 146

Multiple Choice

The process by which continuous exposure to a stimulus affects the comprehension of and response to the stimulus is known as _____.

• A) shaping
• B) adaptation
• C) expectation
• D) framing
• E) habituation

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Definitions:

Blocking

A technique in experimental design used to remove the effects of confounding variables by grouping subjects that are similar in some way.

Five-point Scale

A scale commonly used in surveys and questionnaires that offers five possible responses to a question, often ranging from "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree".

Bottled Water

Water that is packaged in plastic or glass bottles, often purified or sourced from springs or artesian wells.

Blocking

A method in experimental design to reduce variance by grouping experimental units with similar characteristics together and then randomly assigning treatments within these groups.