An infant turning her head to look at a novel pattern is an example of:
A)an orienting response.
B)latent learning.
C)habituation.
D)Sensitization.

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An orienting response is a natural, automatic response to a change in the environment, such as a new or unfamiliar stimulus, and can be seen in infants turning their heads or fixing their gaze on the novel stimulus. Habituation, on the other hand, is a decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure, while sensitization refers to an increase in responsiveness to a stimulus after a strong or aversive experience. Latent learning is the acquisition of knowledge or skills that are not immediately expressed in behavior.

An Infant Turning Her Head to Look at a Novel