habituation
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.
Origin of habituation
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How to use habituation in a sentence
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.
Some birds learn to recognize calls while still in their eggs | Lesley Evans Ogden | September 16, 2021 | Science NewsThey 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.
The Science of Human Nature | William Henry PyleNow that we have shown the results of habituation let us consider additional illustrations.
The Science of Human Nature | William Henry Pyle
Nailing shingles on a roof illustrates well the various aspects of habituation.
The Science of Human Nature | William Henry PyleEven Mrs. Fenwick's habituation to her daughter's incisive method is no proof against this.
Somehow Good | William de MorganOther things being equal, the longer and more unbroken the habituation, the more legitimate is the canon of taste in question.
The Theory of the Leisure Class | Thorstein Veblen
British Dictionary definitions for habituation
/ (həˌbɪtjʊˈeɪʃən) /
the act or process of habituating
psychol the temporary waning of an innate response that occurs when it is elicited many times in succession: Compare extinction (def. 6)
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Scientific definitions for habituation
[ hə-bĭch′ōō-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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