Although the Sound Is Unfamiliar, When Six-Month-Old Cagney Sees the Flashing

Multiple Choice

Although the sound is unfamiliar, when six-month-old Cagney sees the flashing lights on the police car, she keeps her eyes locked on the lights. She also begins to show a decrease in heart rate. Which concept best explains Cagney's reaction?

A) Operant conditioning
B) An orienting response
C) Habituation
D) The stable-order principle