A Type of Learning in Which an Animal Learns Not

Question

A type of learning in which an animal learns not to respond to a stimulus (or stimuli) is known as
A) classical conditioning.
B) facilitation.
C) habituation.
D) summation.

Accepted Answer

Habituation is the process by which an animal becomes accustomed to a stimulus and gradually stops responding to it. This type of learning involves a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure, without any reinforcement or punishment involved.