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   Ha·bit·u·a·tion

   /həˌbiCHəˈwāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of habituating or the condition of being habituated: "the training of the horse does not depend on force but on habituation"
   • ▪ the diminishing of a physiological or emotional response to a frequently repeated stimulus: "habituation was leading to a marked drop in arousal level in these subjects"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘formation of habit’): from French or from Latin habitatio(n)-, from late Latin habituare (see habituate).

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2. www.betterhelp.com › advice › psychologistsWhat Does Habituation Means In Psychology? | BetterHelp

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Habituation is a term describing how people tend to form habits over time. For many, adapting to change is best done gradually. Transitioning into a new state of being can often feel safer than being thrown into a challenge without preparation.

3. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-sensory-adaptation-2795869Sensory Adaptation: Definition, Examples, and How It Works -...

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   Feb 25, 2024 · Habituation is a phenomenon involving a decrease in the perceptual experience when exposed to the same sensory stimuli over time. In other words, perception is the psychological result of the cellular process that occurs when our senses are stimulated.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHABITUATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   verb. us / həˈbɪtʃ.u.eɪt / uk / həˈbɪtʃ.u.eɪt / Add to word list. [ I or T ] to get used to something or to make someone or something used to something: habituate to When your brain habituates to sleeplessness to maintain function, it slows down. habituate someone to something Feeding moose habituates them to humans.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › habituateHABITUATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object) , ha·bit·u·at·ed, ha·bit·u·at·ing. to accustom (a person, the mind, etc.), as to a particular situation: Wealth habituated him to luxury. Synonyms: train, acclimate, familiarize. Archaic. to frequent. verb (used without object) , ha·bit·u·at·ed, ha·bit·u·at·ing. to cause habituation, physiologically or psychologically.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionhabituation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of habituation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHABITUATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to get used to something or to make someone or something used to something: habituate to When your brain habituates to sleeplessness to maintain function, it slows down. habituate someone to something Feeding moose habituates them to humans. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Adapting and attuning to something.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › habituateHabituate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to make used to something : accustom. 2. : frequent sense 1. intransitive verb. 1. : to cause habituation. 2. : to undergo habituation. habituate to a stimulus. Synonyms. affect. frequent. hang (at) haunt. resort (to) visit. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.