Since her grandmother's recent illness, Sarah has a heightened awareness of her family's health, and gets overly worried anytime a family member appears the least bit unwell. This is an example of:

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Sensitization is the correct answer because it refers to an increased reaction to a stimulus after exposure to a strong or painful stimulus. In this case, Sarah's heightened awareness and worry about her family's health following her grandmother's illness is an example of becoming more sensitive to the health conditions of those around her.

Since Her Grandmother's Recent Illness, Sarah Has a Heightened Awareness