Which of the following is a true statement about habituation?
A)increases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations
B)decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations
C)either increases or decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations, depending on the background cues
D)both increases and decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations

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Habituation is a decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations. This is due to the brain's decreased attention to a stimulus that is no longer novel or important. A) is incorrect because it describes sensitization, which is an increase in responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations. C) and D) are incorrect because habituation only leads to a decrease in responsiveness, not an increase.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Habituation