This article is about the concept in psychology. For the concept in immunology, see Sensitization (immunology). For central sensitization (physiologic pathology), see Central sensitization.
Sensitization is a non-associative learning process in which repeated administration of a stimulus results in the progressive amplification of a response.[1] Sensitization often is characterized by an enhancement of response to a whole class of stimuli in addition to the one that is repeated. For example, repetition of a painful stimulus may make one more responsive to a loud noise.
^Shettleworth, S. J. (2010). Cognition, Evolution and Behavior (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford.
reappear. After this sensitization, a light touch to the siphon alone produced a strong gill withdrawal response, and this sensitization effect lasted for...
processes Sensitization (disambiguation) Sensitivity (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Sensitizer. If an...
various sensitization campaigns, training center's, workshops, programs, etc. In the domain of Humanities and Social Sciences, sensitization is seen as...
bidirectional reward cross-sensitization effect that is mediated through ΔFosB. In contrast to ΔFosB's reward-sensitizing effect, CREB transcriptional...
chromium-depleted zones adjacent to the grain boundaries (this process is called sensitization). Around 12% chromium is minimally required to ensure passivation, a...
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medications have four main mechanisms of action:[citation needed] Insulin sensitization: Increased sensitivity of insulin receptors on cells leading to decreased...
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evidence that the so-called sensitization of the central nervous system contributes to the emergence of allodynia. Sensitization refers to the increased response...
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is called Rh D Hemolytic disease of the newborn or Rh disease. Here, sensitization to Rh D antigens (usually by feto-maternal transfusion during pregnancy)...
also an ingredient in hair dyes which once sensitized to, becomes lifelong. One can develop active sensitization to products, including but not limited to...
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of sensitization. Animals tested in a novel drug context often failed to express behavioral sensitization, termed context-specific sensitization. Simultaneously...
substance P directly causes acute sensitization. Instead, substance P may contribute to itch by increasing neuronal sensitization and may affect release of mast...
Gustavo; García Bravo, Begoña; Silvestre, Juan F.; et al. (2017). "Contact sensitization to limonene and linalool hydroperoxides in Spain: A GEIDAC prospective...
produced by sensitization against environmental substances. However, D-negative individuals can produce IgG anti-D antibodies following a sensitizing event:...
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