When you first move to your new home, you are quite bothered by the sound of aircrafts taking off from the military base nearby. After a few weeks, however, it does not bother you anymore. This scenario is an example of
A) short-term habituation.
B) long-term habituation.
C) dishabituation.
D) long-term dishabituation.

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This scenario exemplifies long-term habituation, where an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus over an extended period, leading to a decrease in response. In this case, getting used to the sound of aircrafts over weeks indicates a long-term adaptation.

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