The textbook describes a study in which blue jays were quicker and more accurate at detecting a particular species of moth if they had recently detected other members of that species. This result demonstrates:
A) habituation.
B) sensitization.
C) priming.
D) perceptual learning.

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Priming is the psychological phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention. In the described study, the blue jays' improved detection of a particular species of moth after recent encounters with the same species is an example of priming, as their previous experiences influenced their ability to detect similar stimuli later on.

The Textbook Describes a Study in Which Blue Jays Were