Habituation

/həˌbɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun

Definition

A decrease in behavioral response to a repeated stimulus when that stimulus is not associated with any reward or punishment.

Etymology

From Latin 'habituare' meaning 'to bring into a condition,' from 'habitus' (condition, state).

Kelly Says

Habituation is your brain learning to ignore the boring stuff — like how you stop noticing the hum of a refrigerator after a while.

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