Habituation
(noun)
- The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or situation, resulting in a decrease in responsiveness over time.
- The process of adapting or becoming accustomed to something over time.
Origin:
From the latin word "habitare" meaning "to dwell" or "to reside".
Examples:
- The animal's habituation to the presence of humans allowed us to study it more closely.
- The patient's habituation to the therapy helped her to overcome her fear.
- The habituation to the noise helped him to sleep better.
- The habituation to the medication helped to reduce the side effects.
- The habituation to the new environment helped her to adapt more easily.