While sitting in a quiet waiting room, Ronnie at first is quite distracted by the clicking sound made by an old clock ticking away the seconds. However, after a few minutes, he no longer notices the ticking. This example best highlights the concept involved in:
A) concordance
B) classical conditioning
C) habituation
D) social learning

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The example given in the scenario best highlights the concept of habituation, which refers to a decrease in responsiveness to a repeated or continuous stimulus over time. In this case, Ronnie becomes habituated to the ticking of the clock and no longer notices it after a few minutes. This is a common phenomenon that occurs in response to many different types of stimuli.

While Sitting in a Quiet Waiting Room, Ronnie at First