The decrease in response to repeated or continuous stimulation is called:
Correct answer: C. Habituation
- A. Instinct
- B. Maturation
- C. Habituation
- D. Imprinting
Explanation
Habituation refers to the decrease in response to repeated or continuous stimulation. It is a form of learning where an organism becomes less responsive to a repeated or irrelevant stimulus over time. This allows the organism to filter out unimportant or non-threatening stimuli from its environment. Therefore, option c is correct.
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