Which alternative below CORRECTLY identifies a sea slug's behavior?
A) A sea slug withdraws its gill and siphon when it is touched. Several touches later, it no longer withdraws its gill and siphon -- habituation
B) A sea slug withdraws its gill and siphon when it is touched. Several touches later, it no longer withdraws its gill and siphon -- extinction
C) A sea slug withdraws its gill and siphon when it is shocked with electricity. It still withdraws its gill and siphon when it is then touched lightly -- habituation
D) A sea slug withdraws its gill and siphon when it is shocked with electricity. It still withdraws its gill and siphon when it is then touched lightly -- conditioning

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A sea slug withdrawing its gill and siphon when touched and then habituating to the touch after several repetitions is an example of habituation. Option B is incorrect because extinction refers to the disappearance of a behavior due to the lack of reinforcement. Option C refers to sensitization, not habituation, as the sea slug becomes more sensitive to touch after being shocked with electricity. Option D refers to classical conditioning, not habituation, as the sea slug is associating the touch with the prior shock.

Which Alternative Below CORRECTLY Identifies a Sea Slug's Behavior