Habituation
Pronunciation: /ˈhæbətˈjuˈætˈaɪˌɑn/
Habituation (noun)
- The process of becoming less aware of something after repeated exposure, until it no longer feels new or important.
- A decrease in reaction to a repeated stimulus, caused by the brain learning that it is not harmful or significant.
Examples
- Habituation helps you get used to the new noise.
- The process of habituation makes the smell feel normal.