While trying to study,your roommate turns on the television.At first you are annoyed and distracted but soon you are able to concentrate on studying.Your roommate then suddenly sneezes,interrupts your concentration and the TV again annoys you.This exemplifies ______.
A)a reduced B state
B)a reduced A state
C)dishabituation
D)sensitization.

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Dishabituation occurs when a previously habituated response to a stimulus is restored due to the presentation of a different, novel stimulus. In this case, the sneeze interrupts your concentration, causing the TV noise to become annoying again.

While Trying to Study,your Roommate Turns on the Television