Becoming accustomed to the ongoing sound of a fan during a three-hour period one afternoon is an example of
A) short-term habituation.
B) long-term habituation.
C) dishabituation.
D) short-term dishabituation.

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Short-term habituation refers to the decrease in response to a repeated stimulus over a relatively short period, such as becoming accustomed to the sound of a fan during a single afternoon.

Becoming Accustomed to the Ongoing Sound of a Fan During