Most of us turn our heads toward an unexpected loud sound, such as a loud crack of thunder or a gun shot. This startled response is the result of a(n) _____.
A) orientation reflex
B) primal reflex
C) inherent reflex
D) contrast reflex
E) assimilation reflex

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The orientation reflex is an automatic response to an unexpected or sudden stimuli, in which an individual orients towards the source of the stimulus. Examples of such stimuli include a loud noise or a sudden movement in the periphery of one's vision.

Most of Us Turn Our Heads Toward an Unexpected Loud