Habituation is most likely to occur with which type of stimuli?

Habituation is a psychological phenomenon where an organism gradually decreases its response to a stimulus after repeated exposure. It is most effective with stimuli that elicit a weak emotional response because these types of stimuli do not provoke significant arousal or stress in the subject. When the stimuli are mild or unoffensive, the animal learns to ignore them over time, as they are not predictive of significant consequences or danger.

In contrast, intense stimuli and those that provoke strong emotional responses tend to cause animals to remain alert or reactive, making habituation less likely. Such stimuli grab the attention of the animal and can trigger avoidance or heightened sensitivity instead of a decrease in response. Thus, the effectiveness of habituation is closely tied to the perceived significance of the stimulus; weak stimuli allow for a safe context in which the animal can learn to become indifferent.