A scientific term for becoming bored with an object after repeated exposure to it is

assimilation.
habituation.
accommodation.
adaptation.


habituation.

Psychology

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a. Prenuptial agreement b. Direct conversation once the relationship becomes serious c. Assumption d. Direct conversation at the beginning of a relationship

Psychology

Only children tend to be

a. high in achievement motivation. b. less obedient than children with siblings. c. unable to establish good peer relationships. d. low in self-esteem.

Psychology

To ensure that an experimental finding is not just a fluke, a scientist should:

a. base conclusions on personal experience. b. use logical inference. c. operationalize the experiment. d. replicate the experiment.

Psychology

Genetic influences have been shown to be important for ______.

A. meal size but not frequency of meals B. frequency of meals but not meal size C. stomach size and intestinal absorption D. both meal size and energy expenditure

Psychology