What Is the Adaptive Function of Habituation

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Multiple Choice

What is the adaptive function of habituation?

• A) to associate the consequences of behavior with the responses they follow
• B) to enhance memory for new stimuli
• C) to ignore nonmeaningful stimuli
• D) to reduce anxiety in stressful situations

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Definitions:

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Body temperature that varies according to the environmental temperature.

Endothermic

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High Speeds

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