Learning to not responding to a stimulus is called:
Correct answer: D. Habituation
- A. Imprinting
- B. Sensitization
- C. Kinesis
- D. Habituation
Explanation
Habituation is the process of gradually becoming accustomed to a stimulus and reducing or ceasing to respond to it. It's a form of non-associative learning where repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to a decreased response. For instance, a person getting used to the sound of traffic outside their window and eventually no longer noticing it.
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