Which of the following is an example of habituation?
A. A cat learns that the sound of the electric can opener means that she will be fed soon.
B. A child learns how to turn on the television by watching his father.
C. At first, the smell of fresh pizza is intoxicating, but after several minutes you barely even notice the scent.
D. A dog learns not to chew on his owner's slippers after he is scolded.
Answer: C
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a. forming an identity b. interdependence c. commitment d. self-regulation
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a. Loss of interest b. Poor sleep c. Thoughts of death d. psychomotor retardation e. Poor concentration
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a. debriefing. b. overt behavior. c. reactivity. d. just noticeable difference.
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a. Sickle Cell Anemia b. Down Syndrome c. Tay-sachs d. Williams Syndrome