Although the sound is unfamiliar, when six-month-old Cagney sees the flashing lights on the police car, she keeps her eyes locked on the lights. She also begins to show a decrease in heart rate. Which concept best explains Cagney's reaction?
a. Operant conditioning
b. An orienting response
c. Habituation
d. The stable-order principle
b
Psychology
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A) sports B) musical C) religious D) service
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