The orienting reflex in combination with habituation suggests that we ____.
A) begin to learn only after we have developed the capacity to think
B) are different from animals in the way that we learn
C) are capable of learning even without the benefit of sensation
D) are more sensitive to new stimuli than repeated stimuli

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The orienting reflex causes us to be more sensitive to new stimuli than repeated stimuli, which is then followed by habituation as we become less responsive to repeated stimuli. This suggests that we are capable of learning and adapting to our environment even without the benefit of sensation, and that our learning process is similar to that of animals. The statement about developing the capacity to think is not directly related to the orienting reflex and habituation.

The Orienting Reflex in Combination with Habituation Suggests That We