The role of ________________ is to conserve energy so that an organism can attend to other more important stimuli, whereas _________________ helps increase the responsiveness of an organism to potentially dangerous stimuli.
A)habituation; sensitization
B)sensitization; habituation
C)extinction; latent learning
D)latent learning; extinction

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Habituation reduces an organism's reactions to repeated, non-threatening stimuli, conserving energy for more significant tasks. Sensitization increases responsiveness to potentially harmful stimuli, enhancing an organism's survival chances.

The Role of ________________ Is to Conserve Energy So That