Which of the Following Is an Example of Habituation

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of habituation?

• A) A newborn cries because she is hungry.
• B) An infant tires of looking at his mobile.
• C) A newborn is startled by a loud truck horn.
• D) An infant cannot differentiate between two round objects.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias where people attribute positive outcomes to their own actions and negative outcomes to external factors.

Basketball Game

A team sport involving two teams of five players each, aiming to score points by shooting a ball through an opponent's hoop.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the influence of personality and underestimate the influence of situational factors when evaluating others' behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.