The first time Greta showed a toy panda to her infant son, he appeared very interested and stared at it for a long time. Over time however, Greta has noticed that her son has become less interested in the toy and only looks at it briefly. This is an example of ___________.
A) conservation
B) object permanence
C) dishabituation
D) habituation

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This is an example of habituation, where the infant's interest in the toy decreases after repeated exposure to it. The other options are not relevant to the scenario described.

The First Time Greta Showed a Toy Panda to Her