Habituation

what is the simplest form of learning?

Habituation

Sensitization

Never habituating to a very loud stimulus. It is the opposite of habituation. If there is a stronger stimulus there will be more orienting response and less waning. ex) room next to bell tower

what is habituation?

Refers to the dwindling of a response to constant or repeated stimulation. It represents the simplest form of learning and is not due to a fatigue process. ex) clock ticking

Spontaneous Recovery

○ If there is a rest period given after habituation, this will occur in which the orienting response will be high as if it were the first time

Dishabituation

○ If, after habituation has developed, a stronger stimulus is presented, the response will reappear (high orienting response)

Orienting Response

○ Turning towards a stimuli that gets your attention (dropping a book on the floor out the blue) If there are repeated presentations of this, habituation will occur

Habituation of Dishabituation

○ When the reappearing of a stronger stimulus dwindles after repeated trials