phenomenasensitization
Phenomenasensitization is a term used to describe the process by which exposure to a particular phenomenon increases an observer's sensitivity to it, resulting in greater perception, reporting, or responsiveness upon subsequent encounters. It is a broad, interdisciplinary concept that can apply to perceptual, cognitive, behavioral, and social domains. The term combines "phenomenon" and "sensitization" to denote enhancement of the phenomenon’s salience rather than an intensification of the triggering stimulus itself.
Mechanisms underlying phenomenasensitization include neural sensitization in sensory and affective circuits, heightened attention and expectancy, and
Domains and examples of phenomenasensitization are diverse. In clinical psychology, a patient may become more likely
Research approaches include longitudinal studies, experiments manipulating exposure levels, and qualitative analyses of perception and reporting.