Habituation

ENZH

What Does Habituation Mean?

  • 习惯化
  • 适应性调整
  • 习性养成

Habituation Pronunciation

/həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Habituation Definition

noun

Definition

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

In ZH

经过多次接触刺激而逐渐适应的过程,导致反应减少。

How to Use Habituation in a Sentence

  • After living in a noisy city for years, her habituation to the sounds made her unaware of them.
  • The dog showed habituation to the sound of fireworks after being exposed to them repeatedly.
  • Habituation can occur in many different situations, such as with smells or noises.
  • Children often exhibit habituation when they become bored with their toys after playing with them for a long time.
  • Researchers study habituation to understand how animals adapt to their environments.