When Tom Goes to the Free-Throw Line During a Basketball

question 1

Multiple Choice

When Tom goes to the free-throw line during a basketball game,he engages in a repetitive jerky movement of his neck before he shoots the ball.Tom's behavior is an example of a(an) :​

• A) ​motor tic
• B) ​nervous habit
• C) ​innate reflex
• D) ​unconditioned response

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