You are sitting in a class and a student repeatedly clears her throat. At first you are annoyed by the other student's behavior. However, after a short period of time, you don't even hear her do it anymore. You have undergone:

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Habituation is the process by which we become accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in our response to it. In this scenario, you initially notice the throat clearing but eventually stop noticing it, which is an example of habituation.

You Are Sitting in a Class and a Student Repeatedly