Marcus and Valerie go to a restaurant where he has a nice dinner. When the server arrives and asks for a dessert order Marcus declines. However, Valerie does not. When dessert arrives, Marcus has a sample of Valerie’s dessert. Then orders a serving for himself. The reason Marcus consumes the dessert is due to ______.

A. habituation
B. sensitization
C. dishabituation
D. behavioral contrast


B. sensitization

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