If you perceive a stimulus and then later perceive the same stimulus again, you are likely to perceive the stimulus more quickly and more easily the second time. This benefit can be described as a(n):

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The described phenomenon is known as "perceptual learning," where repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to increased processing fluency, making it easier and quicker to identify the stimulus. Therefore, the correct choice is C- increase in processing fluency. A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the phenomenon of perceptual learning.

If You Perceive a Stimulus and Then Later Perceive the Same