When Roy first received a new toy, he played with it all the time. The longer he had it, the less he played with it. This change in Roy's behavior is an example of
A) habituation.
B) differentiation.
C) an orienting response.
D) priming.

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Habituation is a decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it. In this case, Roy's decrease in playtime with the new toy over time is an example of habituation.

When Roy First Received a New Toy, He Played with It