Two-month-old Michael likes to look at the soft, multicolored ball in his crib, but the new black-and-white ball has recently gained his attention. Habituation has occurred, meaning that

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Habituation refers to a decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure. In this case, Michael has become accustomed to the multicolored ball and his interest has shifted to the new black-and-white ball. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Options A and C are incorrect as habituation does not involve forgetting or complex learning. Option B is not relevant to the situation described in the question.

Two-Month-Old Michael Likes to Look at the Soft, Multicolored Ball