Baby Max Watches His Mother Jingle Her Keys in Front

question 23

Multiple Choice

Baby Max watches his mother jingle her keys in front of him. After several minutes, he looks away, no longer interested. This would indicate that he has habituated as he is showing a(n) _____ to a stimulus after repeated presentations of the stimulus.

• A) decreased responsiveness
• B) increased familiarity
• C) increased interest
• D) decreased anxiety

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Definitions:

Sterile Petroleum Jelly

A medical-grade, germ-free petrolatum used to protect and moisten wound areas and to prevent infections.

Secretions

Substances produced and discharged by cells or glands, such as saliva, mucus, or sweat, which have a specific function in the body.

Oropharyngeal Suctioning

The process of removing saliva, blood, or other secretions from the upper part of the throat to prevent aspiration.

Nasal Cannula

A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or airflow to a patient in need of respiratory help, consisting of a lightweight tube which on one end splits into two prongs that are placed in the nostrils and from which a mixture of air and oxygen flows.