The orienting reflex describes ____.
A) the tendency to turn toward the source of some novel stimuli
B) the logical thinking processes we go through to figure something out
C) our sense of direction
D) our tendency to scan the entire visual field in order to sense the important information

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The orienting reflex describes the natural tendency of an animal to turn its attention towards the source of some novel stimuli in order to gather information about potential threats or opportunities in the environment. It is a basic survival instinct that helps organisms to quickly detect and respond to changes in their surroundings.

The Orienting Reflex Describes ____