Habituation can best be described as a form of _____

a. fixed action
b. learned behavior
c. stereotyping
d. instinctual response
e. observational learning


ANSWER: b

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What will be an ideal response?

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In addition to being light and abundant, the capacity of the carbon atom to form _____ bond(s) makes it critical for the chemistry of life.

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

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