Dr.Eden studies the fetus's sensitivity to external stimuli by measuring changes in fetal heart rate when various repeated sounds are presented,followed by a different sound.Dr.Eden is probably using __________.
A) imitation
B) extinction
C) habituation and recovery
D) classical conditioning

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Dr. Eden is using the process of habituation and recovery, which involves presenting a repeated stimulus (in this case, repeated sounds) to observe a decrease in responsiveness or attention from the fetus. The introduction of a different sound then elicits a recovery, or renewed response, from the fetus. This process is used to study sensitivity to external stimuli.

DrEden Studies the Fetus's Sensitivity to External Stimuli by Measuring