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habituation
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ha·bit·u·a·tion  (h-bch-shn)
n.
1. The process of habituating or the state of being habituated.
2.
a. Physiological tolerance to a drug resulting from repeated use.
b. Psychological dependence on a drug.
3. Psychology The decline of a conditioned response following repeated exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

habituation [həˌbɪtjʊˈeɪʃən]
n
1. the act or process of habituating
2. (Psychology) Psychol the temporary waning of an innate response that occurs when it is elicited many times in succession Compare extinction [6]

habituation  (h-bch-shn)
1. The gradual decline of a response to a stimulus resulting from repeated exposure to the stimulus.
2. Physiological tolerance for a drug resulting from repeated use.
3. Psychological dependence on a drug resulting from repeated use.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.habituationhabituation - being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
drug addiction, white plague - an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)
2.habituation - a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions
accommodation, adjustment, fitting - making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances


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