The Tendency for an Organism to Respond Less Intensely to a Stimulus

question 29

Multiple Choice

The tendency for an organism to respond less intensely to a stimulus the more it is presented is termed:

• A)object permanence.
• B)conditioning.
• C)assimilation.
• D)habituation.

Understand the role of multicultural competencies in substance abuse counseling.

Understand the varied definitions and inclusive nature of intimate partner violence (IPV).

Recognize the common physical and psychological outcomes faced by survivors of IPV.

Identify the prevalence and demographic variances of IPV.

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Definitions:

Natural Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits or incentives provided by the environment or context, not inherently related to the activity being performed.

Merit Pay Increases

Salary increments awarded to employees based on their performance, productivity, or achievements.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs, demonstrating that behavior can be conditioned.