Asked by Caitlin Walsh on Jun 06, 2024

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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.

Honking Device

A component in vehicles used to produce a loud sound as a form of alert or warning; commonly found in cars and bicycles.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human from the end of the embryonic stage (roughly nine weeks after fertilization) until birth.

Vibrating

Motion back and forth or up and down in rapid, often minute, movements.

  • Comprehend the procedure and importance of habituation during initial stages of development.
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Rebecca WhittakerJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
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.