When an infant becomes accustomed to a stimulus and stops responding to it, he/she has become __________
A) over-stimulated.
B) habituated.
C) sensitized.
D) adjusted.

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Habituation refers to the process by which an infant becomes accustomed to a stimulus and stops responding to it. This can occur with repeated exposure to the same stimulus. Over-stimulation refers to being overwhelmed or excessively stimulated, sensitization refers to becoming more responsive to a stimulus over time, and adjustment refers to adapting to a new situation or environment.

When an Infant Becomes Accustomed to a Stimulus and Stops