When Isaac first received a new ball, he played with it all the time. The longer he had it, the less he played with it. This change in Isaac's behaviour is an example of
A)habituation.
B)operant conditioning.
C)an orienting response.
D)classical conditioning.

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Habituation occurs when the response to a stimulus decreases after repeated or prolonged exposure. In this case, Isaac's interest in the new ball decreased over time, indicating habituation. The other options (B, C, D) do not fit the scenario described.

When Isaac First Received a New Ball, He Played with It