Which of the Following Is an Example of an Orienting

question 212

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an orienting reflex?

• A) A cat sniffing the air when it detects the odor of a strange animal
• B) Looking at the page of your text as you read it
• C) Watching television
• D) Looking at a person that you are having a conversation with on the bus

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Definitions:

Social Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status, influencing an individual's opportunities, lifestyle, attitudes, and behaviors.

Genetic

Relating to genes or heredity, often discussing traits or conditions that are passed from parents to offspring.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society, becoming functional members of that society.

Agents of Socialization

Individuals, groups, or institutions that play significant roles in integrating individuals into the norms, values, and cultures of their society.