The orienting reflex is the tendency for an infant to:
A) pay more attention to novel stimuli than to stimuli he is familiar with.
B) move toward any breast like stimulus.
C) prefer subtle patterns to bold patterns.
D) look away less quickly when the stimulus is familiar.

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The orienting reflex is the natural response of an infant to focus its attention on new or unfamiliar stimuli. Therefore, option A best describes the orienting reflex. Option B is not applicable in all situations, as not all infants are breastfed. Option C is not related to the orienting reflex. Option D is the opposite of the correct answer, as the orienting reflex causes an infant to look away more quickly from familiar stimuli.

The Orienting Reflex Is the Tendency for an Infant To