Where an animal becomes more frightened and develops more intense reactions to a trigger after repeated exposures. Acts as an opposite to habituation.
reference: Dr. Jen’s Dog Blog, Getting Used to Things (Or Not): Habituation vs. Sensitization, accessed 21 April 2024, <https://www.drjensdogblog.com/getting-used-to-things-or-not-habituation-vs-sensitization/>
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