From a cognitive perspective, sensitization occurs when:
A) a memory of an event is first being established
B) one's long-term memory is activated
C) sensory and motor neurons interact with one another
D) a memory of an event has been acquired

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Sensitization is a form of learning in which an organism becomes more responsive to a stimulus after being exposed to it repeatedly. This process occurs during the establishment of a memory, and is a result of changes in the neural pathways involved in processing that stimulus. Therefore, choice A is the best option.

From a Cognitive Perspective, Sensitization Occurs When