In a novel object recognition task, which statement demonstrates that a stimulus is perceived as familiar?
A) An individual shows sensitization to the stimulus.
B) An individual actively avoids any contact with the stimulus.
C) An individual spends less time examining the stimulus relative to a novel stimulus.
D) An individual shows dishabituation to the stimulus.

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In a novel object recognition task, familiarity with a stimulus is indicated by an individual spending less time examining it compared to a novel stimulus. This is because the individual has already formed a memory of the familiar stimulus and thus finds it less interesting or worthy of exploration than a new, unfamiliar one.

In a Novel Object Recognition Task, Which Statement Demonstrates That