_____ Occurs When a Previously Conditioned Response Decreases in Frequency

question 60

Multiple Choice

_____ occurs when a previously conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears.

• A)Extinction
• B)Habituation
• C)Adaptation
• D)Deconditioning

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Definitions:

Fontanelles

Soft spots on a baby's head which, during birth, enable the bony plates of the skull to flex, allowing the child's head to pass through the birth canal.

Postnatal Brain Expansion

The significant growth of the brain's structure and volume after birth, influenced by both genetic factors and environmental stimuli.

Birth Canal

The passageway through which a fetus travels during birth, consisting of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.

Dark Complexions

Refers to a skin tone that is rich in melanin pigments, typically found in individuals of African, Asian, Latin, or Indigenous descent.