Question
A baby cries at a loud noise on TV after being startled by a loud car backfiring earlier in the evening. Which of the following choices best illustrates the reason for this behavior?(1 point)
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auditory receptors processed the sound and encoded it as a memory to allow the baby to react in a similar situation
auditory receptors processed the sound and encoded it as a memory to allow the baby to react in a similar situation
the baby responded based on instinct in order to survive
the baby responded based on instinct in order to survive
chemoreceptors processed the sound and the baby's hunger led it to cry.
chemoreceptors processed the sound and the baby's hunger led it to cry.
photoreceptors processed the TV images and startled the baby and prompted the baby to cry
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The best choice that illustrates the reason for the baby's behavior is:
This option explains that the baby is reacting to the sound based on a prior experience (the loud car backfiring) rather than a direct instinct or unrelated sensory processes.
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