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Symbolic Interactionism Focuses on Communication and Meaning

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Symbolic interactionism focuses on communication and meaning. According to symbolic interactionism, describe how meaningful reality is created.


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Sensitization

The increased responsiveness of a sensory system to a stimulus, usually following repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon where a change in conditions results in an opposite change in behavior, often observed in operant conditioning experiments.

Habituation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations, indicating a form of learning that involves becoming accustomed to the stimulus.

Sensitization

An increase in behavioral response after exposure to a stimulus.

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