AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

HOW WE LEARN AND CLASSICAL CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a reflex?
A
becoming defensive if you feel like someone is upset with you
B
a newborn baby knowing how to nurse
C
salmon swimming upstream to lay eggs
D
becoming bored during a movie
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, your baby is born with a rooting reflex that prompts him to turn his head toward your hand if you stroke his cheek or mouth. This helps him find the nipple at feeding time. At first, he’ll root from side to side, turning his head toward the nipple and then away in decreasing arcs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sucking reflex (sucks when area around mouth is touched) Startle reflex (pulling arms and legs in after hearing loud noise) Step reflex (stepping motions when sole of foot touches hard surface)

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