When an infant habituates to a stimulus, such as a picture,
A) the infant will pay more attention to the stimulus as it becomes more familiar.
B) the infant's heart rate will drop as the stimulus becomes more familiar.
C) the infant's behavior does not change as the stimulus becomes more familiar.
D) the infant will pay less attention to the stimulus as it becomes more familiar.

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Habituation refers to a decrease in attention or interest provided by the infant towards a stimulus with repeated exposure. Thus, as the stimulus becomes more familiar, the infant will pay less attention to it. Option A is incorrect as it contradicts with the meaning of habituation. Option B is incorrect as a drop in heart rate is not a direct result of habituation, although it may happen in some cases. Option C is also incorrect as a change in behavior, such as reduced attention, is the expected outcome of habituation.

When an Infant Habituates to a Stimulus, Such as a Picture