Habituation And Sensitization Flashcards
1
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Habituation
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Decrease in response to naturally occuring stimulus because of repeated exposure
2
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Dual processing theory
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Changes in excitatory and inhibitory neurons in CNS which result in habituation
3
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Spontaneous recovery
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Return in response after a break, habituates faster the second time
4
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Dishabituation
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Return in response after the introduction of a novel stimulus
5
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Generalization
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Sharing a response to similar stimuli
6
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Discrimination
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Discerning between similar stimuli
7
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Sensitization (opposite of habituation)
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Increase in intensity or probability of orienting response
8
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Example of habituation being a problem
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Substance abuse and addiction due to habituating (tolerance) to stimulus (drug)
