Habituation is defined as ______.

A. making an association between a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus that triggers an innate reaction
B. engagement in behaviors based on their consequences
C. gradual decline in the intensity, frequency, or duration of a response to a repeated stimulus
D. mimicking the behaviors of others


Answer: C

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A. Most depressed patients find that their symptoms get worse if they take an antidepressant B. Antidepressants do not work C. Many depressed patients experience an improvement in their symptoms if they are given a placebo D. Antidepressants are no more effective than placebo

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