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What is the term for the reflex that disappears around 6 months of age, and is activated when support for the neck and head is suddenly removed? The arms of the infant are thrust outward and then appear to grasp onto something.


Definitions:

Acquisition Training

involves the repeated pairing of a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.

Extinction

The process in psychology where a conditioned response decreases or disappears when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral conditioning principle where the removal of an undesirable or aversive stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant or painful, leading to avoidance behavior.

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