A decrease in the physiological response to a stimulus once it becomes familiar is called _____.

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Habituation refers to the decrease in a physiological response to a stimulus once it becomes familiar. Assimilation refers to the process of fitting new experiences into existing schemas. Centration refers to the tendency of young children to focus on one aspect of a problem and ignore other relevant aspects. Conservation refers to the understanding that even if the appearance of an object changes, the quantity remains the same.

A Decrease in the Physiological Response to a Stimulus Once