Sensitization and Habituation Are Different from One Another in That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Sensitization and habituation are different from one another in that sensitization is a ________ response; while habituation is a more ________.

• A) short-lasting; long-lasting
• B) long-lasting; short-lasting
• C) broad; specific
• D) specific; broad

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Definitions:

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Organic Molecules

Organic molecules are compounds found in living organisms composed primarily of carbon atoms in rings or long chains, where other atoms like hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus are also attached.

Fingernails

Hard, flat structures covering the tips of the fingers in humans and other primates, composed largely of keratin.

Anxiety

A sense of tension or concern, generally caused by an impending event or an outcome that is undecided.