The Natural Tendency to Respond Automatically to Novel, Moving, Meaning

question 60

Multiple Choice

The natural tendency to respond automatically to novel, moving, meaning or surprising stimuli is called

• A) disinhabituation.
• B) the startle response.
• C) the orienting response.
• D) a conditioned response.

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Definitions:

Gender Development

The process by which individuals develop their gender identity, roles, and expressions, influenced by biological, social, and cultural factors.

Gender Role

A set of societal norms dictating the behaviors, interests, and attitudes that are considered appropriate for individuals based on their presumed sex.

Gender Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes information related to gender into categories, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with their social world.

Androgyny

A state or quality of embodying both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine characteristics.