Habituation
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What Does Habituation Mean?
- 习惯化
- 适应性调整
- 习性养成
Habituation Pronunciation
/həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
Habituation Definition
noun
Definition
The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.
In ZH
经过多次接触刺激而逐渐适应的过程，导致反应减少。
How to Use Habituation in a Sentence
- After living in a noisy city for years, her habituation to the sounds made her unaware of them.
- The dog showed habituation to the sound of fireworks after being exposed to them repeatedly.
- Habituation can occur in many different situations, such as with smells or noises.
- Children often exhibit habituation when they become bored with their toys after playing with them for a long time.
- Researchers study habituation to understand how animals adapt to their environments.