A reduction in the orienting response to familiar stimuli is __________.
A)adaption
B)elision
C)stunting
D)habituation

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Habituation is the process by which an organism becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, resulting in a reduction in the orienting response (i.e., attention) to that stimulus. This is often observed with stimuli that are familiar or unchanging, indicating a lack of attention or interest in the stimuli.

A Reduction in the Orienting Response to Familiar Stimuli Is