habituation

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.

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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]

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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.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	habituation - being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) addiction, dependance, dependence, dependency 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