Solomon assumes that when a stimulus is repeated, our response to it _____.Thus, first-time skydivers are almost always terrified, but with repeated jumps, fear decreases, until finally the skydiver feels a "thrill" instead of terror.
A)intensifies
B)habituates
C)recapitulates
D)resurfaces

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Habituation refers to a decrease in response to a repeated stimulus. This is evident in the example given where fear of skydiving decreases with repeated exposure. Therefore, the best choice is B (habituates). The other options are not relevant to the concept of habituation.

Solomon Assumes That When a Stimulus Is Repeated, Our Response