Although the Sound Is Unfamiliar, When 6-Month-Old Ashley Sees the Flashing

question 133

Multiple Choice

Although the sound is unfamiliar, when 6-month-old Ashley sees the flashing lights on the police car, she keeps her eyes locked on the lights. She also begins to show a decrease in heart rate. Which concept best explains Ashley's reaction?

• A) operant conditioning
• B) an orienting response
• C) habituation
• D) the stable-order principle

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Definitions:

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