You Toss a Newly-Purchased Felt Mouse Across the Floor

question 133

Multiple Choice

You toss a newly-purchased felt mouse across the floor.Your cat chases it excitedly,clutches it in her paws and rolls around with it.Several tosses later,your cat yawns pointedly and settles herself for a nap.The change in your cat's behaviours illustrates ___.

• A) adaptation
• B) habituation
• C) conditioning
• D) sensitization

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Definitions:

Loose Association

A thinking disorder characterized by a disorganized speech pattern, where ideas shift from one topic to another in a barely related or unrelated manner.

Neologism

The creation or use of new words or expressions.

Antisocial

Exhibiting behaviors that violate social norms, often showing disregard for the rights of others.

Narcissistic

A trait characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.