What term describes the reduced sensory reaction to a stimulus that is presented repeatedly?

Multiple choice question for Introduction to Psychology. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

Explanation

Habituation refers to the process where an individual's response to a stimulus decreases after continuous exposure. Focused attention involves concentrating on a particular stimulus, split attention is dividing focus among multiple stimuli, and false perception (hallucination) is perceiving something without an external stimulus.

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What term describes the reduced sensory reaction to a stimulus that is presented repeatedly?

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