An increase in responsiveness to an event following repeated exposure to the event is referred to as:

a. habituation
b. desensitization
c. sensitization
d. second-order conditioning


C

Psychology

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A) auricles; inner ear B) ossicles; middle ear C) temporal bones; cochlea D) saccules; middle ear

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

If a researcher is allowed to use deception in a study with human participants, when should they reveal the true study purpose and procedures to the participants?

A. at least 7 days prior to the start of the study B. immediately prior to the start of the study C. once the participant begins experiencing distress as a result of the study procedures D. immediately after the study is completed

Psychology