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Psychological Processes in Perception and Behavior Quiz

#1

Which psychological process involves a decrease in response to a repeated stimulus?

Habituation
Explanation

Decrease in response to repetition.

#2

Which term describes the process of becoming less responsive to a stimulus after repeated exposure?

Habituation
Explanation

Less responsive to repetition.

#3

Which of the following is an example of habituation?

A person becoming less responsive to the sound of a ticking clock after being exposed to it for a while
Explanation

Decreased response to repeated stimulus.

#4

What is the term for the automatic response to a new or significant stimulus?

Orienting reflex
Explanation

Automatic response to novelty.

#5

Which psychological process involves focusing on specific aspects of the environment while ignoring others?

Selective attention
Explanation

Focusing on specific aspects.

#6

What is the name of the concept where individuals pay attention to new or unusual stimuli while ignoring familiar ones?

Orienting reflex
Explanation

Paying attention to novelty.

#7

What is the term for the ability to adapt to changes in the environment by modifying behavior?

Plasticity
Explanation

Adapting behavior to environment.

#8

Which concept refers to the tendency to respond to a familiar stimulus as if it were new?

Habituation
Explanation

Responding to familiar stimuli as new.

#9

What is the psychological term for the process of adapting to sensory input?

Perceptual adaptation
Explanation

Adapting to sensory input.

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