A child repeatedly complains about having her teeth brushed by her mother. After a while, the mother doesn't even notice the child's complaints. This is an example of:
A) sensitization.
B) habituation.
C) dishabituation.
D) priming.

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This is an example of habituation, which is a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations. The mother becomes used to the child's complaints and starts to notice them less.

A Child Repeatedly Complains About Having Her Teeth Brushed by Her