When administering a neonatal exam, Lisa rings a bell to a sleeping infant. The infant moves

its body and head after each bell ring, but gradually stops. This reduction in responding is
known as __________.

Fill in the blanks with correct word


habituation

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

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Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology