After a series of electrical shocks, Cira became overresponsive to lights and noises. This exemplifies ____.
A) habituation
B) sensitization
C) instrumental conditioning
D) classical conditioning

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Cira's increased responsiveness to lights and noises after the electrical shocks exemplifies sensitization, which is the process of becoming more responsive to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it. Habituation refers to the process of becoming less responsive to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it. Instrumental conditioning and classical conditioning involve learning through associations between stimuli and behavioral responses, but they are not directly relevant to Cira's increased responsiveness.

After a Series of Electrical Shocks, Cira Became Overresponsive to Lights