Which of the following is an example of habituation?
A) Better enjoyment of perfume or cologne shortly after application
B) Increased sensitivity to tornado sirens after first-hand experience of a tornado
C) Reduced tendency to startle when the end-of-class bell rings at the end of the semester as opposed to at the beginning of the semester
D) Increased tendency to become anxious around dogs after getting bitten by one

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Habituation is a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations. Choice C, the reduced tendency to startle at the sound of the end-of-class bell over time, is an example of habituation because the repeated exposure to the bell leads to a diminished startle response.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Habituation