A Decrease in the Physiological Response to a Stimulus Once

question 3

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the physiological response to a stimulus once it becomes familiar is called _____.

• A) assimilation
• B) centration
• C) habituation
• D) conservation

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Definitions:

Widgets

A hypothetical or generic manufactured good often used in economic models and discussions.

Demand Elastic

The degree to which the demand for a product or service varies with its price. High elasticity indicates demand changes significantly with price changes.

Price Elasticity of Demand

An indicator of the sensitivity of the demand for a product to variations in its price.

Midpoint Method

A technique used to calculate the elasticity of demand or supply between two points on a curve by averaging the two points' prices and quantities.