Suppose that you buy a new computer. The fan on this computer is louder than the one on the computer you had been using. At first the hum of the fan bothers you, but after a few weeks you don't notice it any more. Getting used to the fan's noise in this way is an example of habituation.

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Habituation is a psychological learning process wherein there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it. In this case, getting used to the fan's noise over time is a classic example of habituation, as the individual's response (being bothered by the noise) decreases with repeated exposure.

Suppose That You Buy a New Computer