EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, rock squirrels are a commonly habituated animal in the park. If a person comes close trying to take a picture, the squirrel will scamper away. After this happens many times, the squirrel becomes less afraid of people, and a person can come closer before the squirrel leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition of Habituation Habituation is defined as a behavioral response decrement that results from repeated stimulation and that does not involve sensory adaptation/sensory fatigue or motor fatigue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Habituation is defined as a decrement in response as a result of repeated stimulation not due to peripheral processes like receptor adaptation or muscular fatigue. It is a process occurring within the nervous system (in animals with nervous systems).

Detailed explanation-4: -The result of habituation is that the impact of the anxiety response weakens. All processes that usually follow, like safety alertness, will also be activated with reduced strength. Although the dangerous stimulus stays the same, we stay more relaxed. Habituation occurs while perceiving all sorts of stimuli.