Question

Which of the following is the best example of sensitization? Select one: a. Klaus has learned to stay away from his boss on Mondays, because on several Mondays in the past he has seen the boss yell at coworkers. b. When she first put on the new blouse, Kendra felt that the fabric was delightfully soft and luxurious. Only a minute or two later, however, she was no longer aware of the feel of the soft fabric. c. Rachel did not pay any attention to the beeping from her refrigerator door alarm until she realized that it meant the door was left open and the cold air was escaping. Now when she hears the door alarm she runs to the kitchen to close the refrigerator door. d. Pavel was so hungry that when he ate the first piece of pizza it tasted better than any pizza he ever had before! Now, after eating three slices of pizza, he doesn't think that it tastes quite as good.

Answer 1

Answer:c. Rachel did not pay any attention to the beeping from her refrigerator door alarm until she realized that it meant the door was left open and the cold air was escaping. Now when she hears the door alarm she runs to the kitchen to close the refrigerator door.

Explanation:sensitization refers to one's ability to respond to a particular stumuli sensitively. We are usually sensitive to a certain stimuli because of what we have experienced before with regard to the similar or same stimuli. Rachel had ignored the same alarm before until she realizes the effect or what it meant then she is now able to respond promptly.