An increase in the strength of an elicited behavior following repeated presentations of the eliciting stimulus is known as
A) sensitization
B) habituation
C) inhibition
D) dishabituation

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Sensitization refers to the process where repeated administration of a stimulus results in the progressive amplification of a response. It is the opposite of habituation, where the response to a stimulus decreases over time.

An Increase in the Strength of an Elicited Behavior Following