In a Sequence of Trials, an Infant Looks at a Stimulus

question 72

Multiple Choice

In a sequence of trials, an infant looks at a stimulus for 10 seconds, then 8, then 6, then 4. On the next trial, the infant looks for 12 seconds. What has occurred on this last trial?

• A)the infant has noticed a change in the stimulus
• B)habituation has occurred
• C)the infant has lost interest in the stimulus
• D)the infant is afraid of the stimulus

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Operant Conditioning is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Reflexive Behaviour

Automatic, involuntary actions or responses to stimuli, that do not require conscious thought.

Operant Conditioning

The process of acquiring knowledge by which a behavior's level is modified using encouragement or deterrents.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is initially elicited by the second stimulus is eventually evoked by the first stimulus alone.