INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What is habituation?

The decrease in response that occurs as a result of repeated or prolonged exposure to a conditioned stimulus
An increase in response due to repeated stimulus
A type of operant conditioning
A learning process leading to increased compliance

The correct answer is: The decrease in response that occurs as a result of repeated or prolonged exposure to a conditioned stimulus

Habituation is a decrease in response that occurs after repeated or prolonged exposure to a conditioned stimulus. This means that the individual or organism becomes less responsive to the stimulus over time, and this decrease in response is not due to any reinforcement or punishment. Option B, an increase in response due to repeated stimulus, is actually describing sensitization, which is the opposite of habituation. Option C incorrectly identifies habituation as a type of operant conditioning, which is a type of learning where behavior is strengthened or weakened by consequences such as reinforcement or punishment. Option D is also incorrect as habituation does not necessarily lead to increased compliance, as compliance is a behavior displayed in response to an explicit request or command rather than a repeated stimulus.