When experiences with an arousing stimulus lead to a stronger-than-normal response to a later stimulus, this is known as:
A) habituation.
B) sensitization.
C) dishabituation.
D) priming.

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Sensitization is the process where a repeated exposure to a stimulus results in the progressive amplification of a response. It leads to a stronger-than-normal response to a later stimulus, distinguishing it from habituation (decreased response over time), dishabituation (renewal of a response previously habituated), and priming (using a stimulus to influence a response to a subsequent stimulus, often related to memory and recognition rather than arousal).

When Experiences with an Arousing Stimulus Lead to a Stronger-Than-Normal