Habituation Refers to __________

question 15

Multiple Choice

Habituation refers to __________.

• A) removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the occurrence of a response
• B) a gradual reduction in the strength of a response due to repetitive stimulation
• C) presenting an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the occurrence of a response
• D) presenting a pleasant stimulus to increase the occurrence of a response

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Definitions:

Double-Booking

The practice of scheduling two or more appointments, reservations, or engagements at the same time period, leading to conflicts.

Modified Wave

A scheduling method whereby appointments are made at the beginning of each hour, allowing a healthcare provider to see patients at the start of the hour followed by walk-ins or unscheduled appointments.

Wave

Patients are scheduled during the first 30 minutes of each hour, leaving the last 30 minutes for same-day appointments.

Clustering

The action or process of grouping a set of objects or points based on their similarities.