Enhancement of a response to a stimulus by first presenting a strong or novel stimulus is called:

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Sensitization refers to an increase in the response to a stimulus after the presentation of a strong or novel stimulus. This is in contrast to habituation, which refers to a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure. Imitation, classical conditioning, and operant conditioning are all forms of learning, but they do not involve the enhancement or suppression of responses through the use of additional stimuli.

Enhancement of a Response to a Stimulus by First Presenting