Which of the Following Is an Example of Sensitization

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of sensitization?

• A) Following a series of electrical shocks, a person overresponds to noises.
• B) Following a series of loud noises, a person is no longer aroused by additional noises.
• C) After repeated pairings of a noise with shock, a person is aroused less than usual by any mild stimulus.
• D) After repeated pairings of a noise with shock, a person is aroused less than usual only by the noise.

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