An examiner, during administration of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale, repeatedly
flashes a light in the eyes of the infant. After a period of time, the infant stops reacting to the
light.
This decreasing response to redundant stimulation is known as:
A) a response decrement. B) habituation.
C) a developmental risk factor. D) state regulation.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Although each hemisphere of the brain specializes in specific functions, the specialization is not absolute
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.