Which form of learning relies on newborns producing an "orienting response" in which they become quiet, attentive, and experience a slowed heart rate as they "take in" the novel stimuli?
a) Habituation
b) Operant conditioning
c) Classical conditioning
d) Modeling
Answer: a
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A. semantic style B. underextended style C. referential style D. overextended style
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A. there is informed consent B. research is more important than people C. it may be necessary for the experiment to work D. it is not that harmful
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A. Aggressive use of power is a good way to control others. B. This is how to act in ways that the parent will not punish. C. Poor behavior will be punished only if it is seen. D. Spanking often leads to positive emotional reactions in the end.
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A) Scott has a quick temper and gets into fights at parties. B) Angry at her boyfriend, Liz destroys his stereo. C) Karin runs over her neighbour's cat. D) An assassin kills a leader to ensure the success of a coup. E) Andrea slaps Bob because she is offended at something he said.