In aplysia,touching the siphon causes the gill to withdraw.If you touch the siphon repeatedly,eventually the gill will not withdraw anymore.This is an example of:
A)habituation.
B)sensitization.
C)mere exposure learning.
D)learned non-use.

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This is an example of habituation, which occurs when an animal becomes less responsive to a repeated stimulus over time. In this case, repeated touching of the siphon leads to habituation of the gill withdrawal response.

In Aplysia,touching the Siphon Causes the Gill to Withdraw