What is the adaptive function of habituation?
a. to associate the consequences of behavior with the responses they follow
b. to enhance memory for new stimuli
c. to ignore nonmeaningful stimuli
d. to reduce anxiety in stressful situations
c
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What will be an ideal response?
Two-month-old Chucky does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem will he most likely exhibit? a. He will be less able to grasp objects
b. He will be less able to eat. c. He will be less able to cling to his mother. d. His eyes will not be well protected.
Behaviors associated with the histrionic personality disorder become problematic when they are _______.
a. inflexible b. persistent c. both of the above d. neither of the above
Your skin receptors detect five different sensations, which are cold, warmth, pressure, light touch, and __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word