When Habituation Occurs

question 220

Multiple Choice

When habituation occurs:

• A)learning through reinforcement has taken place
• B)preference for a stimulus has been demonstrated
• C)there is a decline in responsiveness to a repetitive stimulus
• D)alertness has increased

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Definitions:

Psychological Distress

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Divorcing Parents

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Remote Grandparents

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Companionate Grandparents

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