What Happens to an Infant's Heart Rate When a New

question 229

Multiple Choice

What happens to an infant's heart rate when a new stimulus is presented?

• A)It remains the same.
• B)It gradually rises.
• C)It declines, then gradually rises.
• D)It initially rises and then sharply decreases.

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Definitions:

High

A state of elevated status, rank, or a measure, often referring to measurements, quantities, or feelings of euphoria.

Correlation

A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things where a change in one is associated with a change in the other.

Statistically Significant

Having a probability of less than 5% that the results are due to random chance.

Acquiescence Response Set

The tendency of some respondents to agree with many items on a questionnaire.