Alice,a five-year-old,used to cry and protest whenever her mother took her to the dentist for monthly dental checkups.After a dozen visits,however,she stopped crying,even though Alice admits that she still does not like going to the dentist.This change in Alice's response to dental visits is an example of _____.
A) anticipation
B) lateralization
C) rumination
D) expectation
E) habituation

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Alice's change in response is an example of habituation, which is a decrease in response to a repeated, non-threatening stimulus over time. Alice became accustomed to going to the dentist due to repeated visits, and her initial fear and crying decreased.

Alice,a Five-Year-Old,used to Cry and Protest Whenever Her Mother Took