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Sensory Habituation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Sensory habituation refers to our tendency to have decreased responsiveness to stimuli due to constant exposure.

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