Abbey's new apartment is close to the fire station downtown. At first, she has trouble sleeping at night because every time the trucks go out, the noise wakes her. After a few days, she has gotten used to it. What has Abbey experienced?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Abbey has experienced habituation, when you get used to something in the environment and do not respond as strongly to it anymore.
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