herkistäytymisen
Herkistäytymisen refers to the process of becoming desensitized to something, particularly a stimulus that previously evoked a strong emotional or physiological response. This phenomenon is observed in various contexts, including psychology, sociology, and even biology. In psychology, herkistäytymisen can occur through repeated exposure to a stimulus, leading to a diminished reaction over time. For example, individuals exposed to traumatic events may, in some cases, experience a reduction in their emotional distress with prolonged exposure, a concept related to habituation.
Sociologically, herkistäytymisen can describe how societies become less shocked or concerned by events that were once