What Happens to an Infant's Heart Rate When a New

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Multiple Choice

What happens to an infant's heart rate when a new stimulus is presented?

• A)It remains the same.
• B)It gradually rises.
• C)It declines, then gradually rises.
• D)It initially rises and then sharply decreases.

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Definitions:

Memory

The cognitive function that allows us to encode, store, retain, and subsequently recall information and past experiences.

Storage

The retention of encoded information over time.

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory, involving the initial reception and processing of stimuli.

Retention

The ability to preserve and recall information or experiences over time.