While a Carpenter Was Doing Some Remodeling in Kate's Kitchen

question 43

Multiple Choice

While a carpenter was doing some remodeling in Kate's kitchen, her infant son cried from the hammering noise at first, but stopped responding to the noise after he got used to it. The son's response is best thought of as an example of:

• A) habituation
• B) shaping
• C) stimulus generalization
• D) symbolic representation

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), indicating cardiovascular health.

G-Protein

A substance that causes enzymes in the cell to activate following the activation of the hormone-receptor complex in the cell membrane.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Steroidal

Pertaining to or comprised of steroids, organic compounds with a specific molecular structure that include hormones and certain medications.