Habituation can be taken as evidence of learning when:
A) a subject responds more to a stimulus as trials increase
B) a subject responds less to a stimulus as trials increase
C) a subject fails to respond at all during an entire training episode
D) none of the above

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Habituation refers to a decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure. Therefore, option B is the correct choice as it indicates a decrease in responsiveness over time, which demonstrates learning through habituation. Option A indicates sensitization rather than habituation, and option C indicates a lack of response rather than a decrease in response. Option D is incorrect because there is a correct choice for this question.

Habituation Can Be Taken as Evidence of Learning When