The Technique in Which a Researcher Repeatedly Presents a Stimulus

question 88

Multiple Choice

The technique in which a researcher repeatedly presents a stimulus until the infant no longer responds is known as

• A) novelty preference.
• B) habituation.
• C) orienting reflex.
• D) extinction.

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Definitions:

Blood Urea Nitrogen

A measure of the amount of urea nitrogen, a waste product from the breakdown of protein, in the blood, which can indicate kidney function.

Kidney Function

The capabilities and efficiency of the kidneys, particularly in filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them as urine.

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin

A measurement of the average amount of hemoglobin contained within a single red blood cell, used in diagnosing anemia.

Mean Corpuscular Volume

A measure of the average volume of a red blood cell, used in diagnosing and classifying anemias.