The process by which continuous exposure to a stimulus affects the comprehension of and response to the stimulus is known as _____.
A) lateralization
B) stimulation
C) expectation
D) sensitization
E) habituation

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The process described in the question - the decreased response to a continuous stimulus over time - is known as habituation. Therefore, choice E is the correct answer. Lateralization refers to the dominance of one hemisphere of the brain over another for certain functions, stimulation refers to the process of exciting or activating a bodily organ or system, expectation refers to the belief or prediction of a future event, and sensitization refers to an increase in responsiveness due to repeated exposure to a stimulus.

The Process by Which Continuous Exposure to a Stimulus Affects