Whenever we hear a loud, unexpected sound, we often have a startle response. The pattern of behavior that is triggered in this specific situation is called a (an) _________.

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The startle response is an automatic and involuntary behavioral pattern that is triggered in response to a sudden, unexpected sound. This type of behavior is often considered to be an instinctual response, as it is not a learned or conscious behavior.

Whenever We Hear a Loud, Unexpected Sound, We Often Have