Which Term Refers to the Process by Which Continuous Exposure

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the process by which continuous exposure to a stimulus affects the comprehension of and response to the stimulus?

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

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Definitions:

Thoracentesis

A medical procedure used to drain fluid or air from the pleural space around the lungs.

Fluid

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; can be a gas or a liquid.

Pleura

The thin membrane that envelops the lungs and lines the inner surface of the chest wall, performing a crucial role in respiratory movement and protection.

Acute Epiglottitis

A serious, life-threatening condition characterized by inflammation of the epiglottis, the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea during swallowing.