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When workers down the street began using a jackhammer, a dog in the surrounding area reacted with fright at the unusual noise. An hour later, however, it was fast asleep, though the noise level remained the same. This is an example of
 
  A) dishabituation.
  B) disinhibition.
  C) habituation.
  D) sensitization.

Question 2

A weakening of an elicited behavior following repeated presentations of the eliciting stimulus refers to _____, while a strengthening of an elicited behavior following repeated presentations of the eliciting stimulus refers to _____.
 
  A) sensitization; habituation
  B) habituation; sensitization
  C) an orienting response; a flexion response
  D) a flexion response; an orienting response



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B




abern

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent


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