While crossing the road, Richard gets distracted by the ring of his cell phone. Some seconds later, he becomes aware that a bike is heading straight toward him. In an attempt to avoid the bike, he moves to his right. He trips and injures his right knee. Which of the following is most likely responsible for Richard's reaction to the bike?

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The orientation reflex is a natural response to sudden stimuli that may threaten our safety. In this case, the bike heading straight toward Richard would have triggered his orientation reflex, causing him to move to the right to avoid the bike. However, his distraction by his cell phone may have affected his ability to respond adequately, resulting in the injury to his knee.

While Crossing the Road, Richard Gets Distracted by the Ring