The first time Scarlett purchased a coffee from the local coffee shop, she noticed the warning, "Caution! Beverage is hot!" Now, after three years of regularly stopping by that coffee shop for coffee, she no longer notices the warning message. What has occurred?
A) Sensitization
B) Habituation
C) Associative learning
D) Non-associative learning

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Habituation is the process of becoming less responsive to a stimulus over time, due to repeated exposure. In this scenario, Scarlett is no longer noticing the warning message about hot coffee because she has become habituated to it after regularly visiting the coffee shop for three years.

The First Time Scarlett Purchased a Coffee from the Local