Turning Off a Thought: Habituation of High-Level Cognitions
Habituation can deactivate higher-order cognitions as well as sensations, weakening responses to repeated stimuli and permitting new, more effective responses.
The perilous charm of Reggie the friendly' dolphin
A solitary juvenile bottlenose dolphin, Reggie, is lingering in Lyme Bay, becoming rapidly habituated to people and posing increasing safety and welfare concerns.
"Humans might not be equipped to handle large-scale catastrophes due to how our brains process experiences and form habits that stifle original thinking."