While writing your exam, the person next to you keeps tapping their pencil. At first you find it quite distracting but after a while you stop noticing it. This is an example of ________.

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Habituation is the process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response. In this scenario, the person stops noticing the pencil tapping after a while, which is an example of habituation.

While Writing Your Exam, the Person Next to You Keeps