The first time a newborn baby hears the dog bark, he or she will show at least a mild "startle" response. But if the dog keeps on barking, the baby will gradually stop reacting. This illustrates what process?

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This scenario illustrates the concept of habituation, which is the tendency of an organism to become less responsive to a stimulus after it is repeatedly presented. In this case, the baby initially startles at the sound of the dog bark, but eventually becomes accustomed to it and stops reacting.

The First Time a Newborn Baby Hears the Dog Bark