Elizabeth's Mom Noticed That Every Time the Theme Music from the Nightly

question 10

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth's mom noticed that every time the theme music from the nightly news program came on, Elizabeth would stop whatever she was doing and begin to smile and coo. Being a perceptive mom, she recorded this music and played it many times for Elizabeth. However, by the end of the second day, Elizabeth wasn't paying any attention to this music and, in fact, seemed to show more interest in a totally different melody. Elizabeth's behavior best illustrates

• A) sensory discrimination.
• B) violation of expectations.
• C) a keen musical ear.
• D) habituation.

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