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habituation
[ huh-bich-oo-ey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of habituating.
- the condition of being habituated.
- physiological tolerance to or psychological dependence on a drug, short of addiction.
- reduction of psychological or behavioral response occurring when a specific stimulus occurs repeatedly.
habituation
/ hə-bĭch′o̅o̅-ā′shən /
- The gradual decline of a response to a stimulus resulting from repeated exposure to the stimulus.
- Physiological tolerance for a drug resulting from repeated use.
- Psychological dependence on a drug resulting from repeated use.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of habituation1
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Example Sentences
To the researchers’ surprise, all of the embryos showed not only a slowed heart rate in response to repeated sounds of their own species, but also habituation.
They must be instructed to do what is right through example and habituation.
Several studies have repeatedly illustrated the rapid habituation to new conflicts by the Israeli public.
The most important aspects of habituation may be summed up in the one word efficiency.
Now that we have shown the results of habituation let us consider additional illustrations.
Nailing shingles on a roof illustrates well the various aspects of habituation.
Even Mrs. Fenwick's habituation to her daughter's incisive method is no proof against this.
Other things being equal, the longer and more unbroken the habituation, the more legitimate is the canon of taste in question.
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