Which of the following provides the best definition of sensitization? It is a(n)___________________________ stimulus.

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Sensitization is the process in which an organism's response to a particular stimulus increases after repeated exposure to it. This increase in response strength can occur with any type of stimulus, not just discriminative ones. Therefore, choice A is incorrect. Choice B describes habituation, not sensitization. Choice D describes classical conditioning, which is a type of learning that often leads to sensitization, but does not define it.

Which of the Following Provides the Best Definition of Sensitization