Wesley finds that the creaking sound of chalk on a blackboard sends shivers down his spine. Moreover, the longer the sound persists, the more aversive it becomes. This scenario is as an example of
A) dishabituation.
B) disinhibition.
C) habituation.
D) sensitization.

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This scenario is an example of sensitization, where repeated exposure to a stimulus (in this case, the sound of chalk on a blackboard) leads to an increased response (feeling more aversive or shivers down the spine) over time.

Wesley Finds That the Creaking Sound of Chalk on a Blackboard