After having been exposed to a vibrating,honking device placed on its mother's abdomen,a fetus demonstrates
A) habituation.
B) a stress response.
C) an epigenetic effect.
D) impulsiveness.

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Habituation is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it. In this scenario, the fetus has been exposed to a vibrating, honking device on its mother's abdomen, so if it shows a decreased response to the stimulus over time, it is demonstrating habituation. The other answer choices are not supported by the information given.

After Having Been Exposed to a Vibrating,honking Device Placed on Its