habituation
[/ˌhæbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: habituações
habituação
1. The process of becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure, resulting in a decreased response to that stimulus
After weeks of living near the airport, habituation to the noise occurred and he barely noticed the planes anymore.
Após semanas morando perto do aeroporto, a habituação ao ruído ocorreu e ele quase não notava mais os aviões.
2. In psychology and neurobiology, a form of non-associative learning where an organism's response to a stimulus decreases after repeated exposure
Habituation is one of the simplest forms of learning observed in animals.
A habituação é uma das formas mais simples de aprendizagem observada em animais.
3. The act of adapting or adjusting to a new environment or situation
The habituation period for new employees usually lasts about three months.
O período de habituação para novos funcionários geralmente dura cerca de três meses.
In Brazil, 'habituação' is frequently used in educational and psychological contexts, particularly when discussing learning processes and workplace adaptation. In the USA, the term is prominent in behavioral science, neurobiology research, and marketing studies. The concept is important in understanding how people adapt to urban living conditions, technological changes, and organizational environments across both cultures.
NYC Slang
getting used to it; no longer tripping on something
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