Which of the Following Represents a Simple (Donders A) Reaction

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a simple (Donders A) reaction?

• A) A receptionist's telephone has several buttons corresponding to different telephone numbers. When the telephone rings the receptionist responds by pressing the button that is flashing on and off.
• B) When a resident of the apartment building rings a bell the security guard responds by pressing a button that opens the front door. If a nonresident rings the bell the guard does not let that person in the building.
• C) When a bicyclist sees a stop sign he puts on his brakes to stop.
• D) When the alarm clock goes off a person can either press the "snooze" button or else turn the alarm off.

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Definitions:

Mirror-Recognition

The ability of an individual to recognize themselves in a mirror, indicating self-awareness.

Mental Categories

The organization of knowledge in the mind into groups or classes based on shared characteristics or attributes.

Classifying

The action or process of categorizing things based on shared qualities or characteristics.

Concepts

Generalized ideas representing categories or classes of objects, events, or activities, sharing common characteristics.