A Researcher Records the Number of "Sucks" a Baby Takes

question 57

Multiple Choice

A researcher records the number of "sucks" a baby takes on her pacifier as she is shown pictures of adult faces. The researcher notes that when her mother's face is shown, the baby stops sucking entirely. This experimental method relies most directly on an understanding of which of the following learning processes?

• A) habituation
• B) operant conditioning
• C) reinforcement
• D) self-efficacy

Recognize the changes in traffic accident rates associated with daylight savings time adjustments.

Identify common causes and best practices for managing occasional sleep loss.

Comprehend the hormonal impacts of sleep deprivation on hunger.

Define and distinguish between common sleep disorders.

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