James suggested that when we repeat something several times, ________.
A) we become bored with the activity
B) our nervous systems change
C) we must re-learn the activity each time
D) we can strip perceptions of their basic associations

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James' theory of Habituation suggests that when we repeat a stimulus multiple times, our nervous system becomes less responsive to it, leading to a decrease in our behavioral response. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A might be true in some cases, but it is a generalization that is not conveyed by James' theory. Option C is incorrect because habituation involves learning to reduce our response to a stimulus, not re-learn it. Option D is not mentioned as a consequence of habituation in James' theory.

James Suggested That When We Repeat Something Several Times, ________