In a novel object recognition task,which of the following demonstrates that a stimulus is perceived as familiar?
A)An individual shows sensitization to the stimulus.
B)An individual actively avoids any contact with the stimulus.
C)An individual spends less time examining the stimulus relative to a novel stimulus.
D)An individual shows dishabituation to the stimulus.

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In a novel object recognition task, familiar stimuli are expected to be recognized as such and therefore should not require as much attention or exploration as a novel stimulus. Thus, spending less time examining the stimulus relative to a novel stimulus is a sign that it is perceived as familiar. Sensitization (A) typically involves an increase in response to a stimulus with repeated exposure, indicating increased novelty rather than familiarity. Active avoidance (B) is not necessarily indicative of familiarity, as it could be a response to perceived danger or aversive qualities of the stimulus. Dishabituation (D) refers to a recovery of response to a habituated stimulus following presentation of a novel stimulus, and is not necessarily indicative of familiarity with the habituated stimulus on its own.

In a Novel Object Recognition Task,which of the Following Demonstrates