Which of the following is an example of sensitization?
A) Following a series of electrical shocks, a person overresponds to noises.
B) Following a series of loud noises, a person is no longer aroused by additional noises.
C) After repeated pairings of a noise with shock, a person is aroused less than usual by any mild stimulus.
D) After repeated pairings of a noise with shock, a person is aroused less than usual only by the noise.

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Sensitization is when repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to an increased response. In this case, the person overresponds to noises after a series of electrical shocks, indicating sensitization. Option B is an example of habituation, option C is an example of desensitization, and option D does not describe either sensitization or habituation.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Sensitization