When we are presented with a new stimulus that repeats itself, at first we would exhibit ____, and then after a while we would exhibit ____.
A) assimilation; accommodation
B) accommodation; assimilation
C) the orienting reflex; habituation
D) habituation; the orienting response

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The orienting reflex is our initial response to a new stimulus, which involves an automatic shift of attention toward the stimulus. However, with repeated presentations of the same stimulus, we would eventually exhibit habituation, which is the waning of our response to the stimulus as our attention shifts away from it. Therefore, option C is the most suitable choice as it accurately represents the two stages of our response to a repetitive stimulus.

When We Are Presented with a New Stimulus That Repeats