Habituation Is a General Process in Which _____ Exposure to a Stimulus

question 33

Multiple Choice

Habituation is a general process in which _____ exposure to a stimulus results in a gradual _____ in responding to that stimulus.

• A)reduced; reduction
• B)reduced; increase
• C)repeated; reduction
• D)repeated; increase

Understand the concept of chunking and its impact on memory efficiency.

Recognize the role of working memory in the cognitive system.

Evaluate the impact of rehearsal techniques on memory retention.

Understand the means and effectiveness of mnemonic devices in memory enhancement.

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