"What is it?" is to the orientation response as "Who cares?" is to
A)habituation.
B)selective attention.
C)divided attention.
D)perceptual expectancy.

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"Who cares?" suggests a lack of interest or attention and does not relate to any of the other options. In contrast, "What is it?" is a typical response to a new or unexpected stimulus, which is characteristic of the orientation response, or the rapid reorientation of attention towards a new or significant stimulus. This process is related to habituation, which refers to a reduction in responsiveness to a repeated or familiar stimulus. Therefore, the best choice is A) habituation.

"What Is It?" Is to the Orientation Response as "Who