Although you may notice your air conditioner turning on, you no longer "hear" it running after a few minutes. Which of the following processes probably accounts for this change?

A. instinctive behavior
B. habituation
C. sensitization
D. classical conditioning


Answer: B

Psychology

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A negative correlation means that decreases in the X variable tend to be accompanied by decreases in the Y variable

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

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a. morphemes. b. syllables. c. phonemes. d. syntax.

Psychology

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a. scripts c. rewards b. models d. maps

Psychology