_____ Is the Process by Which an Increasing Proportion of a Population

question 50

Multiple Choice

_____ is the process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities and has a growing influence on the culture.

• A) Urbanization
• B) Suburbanization
• C) Urban decline
• D) Gentrification

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Definitions:

Habituation

The gradual decline in the intensity, frequency, or duration of a response when repeatedly exposed to a stimulus; indicates learning.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which is the ability to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Long-Term Memory

The aspect of memory where information is stored for a lengthy period, ranging from several minutes to a lifetime.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period.