habituation
Example Sentences
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And so, Barry’s easy habituation to Central Park suggests she likely grew up in an urbanized environment.
From New York Times
Other experiments have traced the acquisition of habituation in the gill withdrawal reflex of the sea slug Aplysia to changes in individual cells.
From Scientific American
It’s unlikely that he’ll be able to return to the wild, given his physical impediments and habituation to people.
From Los Angeles Times
When humans ease the energy-intensive process of seeking food for wild animals by frequently offering them grub, it can facilitate habituation.
From New York Times
Ironically, teaching has helped me overcome my habituation.
From Scientific American
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