CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURES: If a catalytic converter needs replacing, one of the problems below most likely contributed to its failure. Engine Tune-Up Required. A number of problems could occur to the catalytic converter as the result of an engine that is out of tune.
View Full Document. - Habituation : refers to gradual reduction in the strength of a response due to repetitive stimulation.
n. refers to a physiological or emotional response to a stimulus that indicates that the an object, organism, or situation, should be avoided. It is usually accompanied by a desire to withdraw from or avoid the aversive stimulus. See also aversive conditioning.