Following habituation,when a new stimulus causes responsiveness to return to a high level,
A) the increase is called recovery.
B) the increase is called extinction.
C) a familiarity preference is established.
D) heart rate and respiration rate both decline.

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When responsiveness to a stimulus decreases due to habituation, and then a new stimulus is presented and causes the return of responsiveness to a high level, this is called recovery. This is a temporary increase in responsiveness and is distinct from extinction, which is a permanent reduction in responsiveness due to repeated exposure to the same stimulus. The establishment of a familiarity preference or a decline in heart rate and respiration rate are not directly related to the process of recovery after habituation.

Following Habituation,when a New Stimulus Causes Responsiveness to Return to a High