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Sensory Habituation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 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.

AP course connection

Topic 3.1: 3.1 Principles of Sensation

Unit 3

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