Term ID: T3977

Orientation Response

/orientation-response/
An automatic attention shift toward novel or significant stimuli in the environment to assess potential importance.
Example: Turning toward unexpected sounds or visual changes to determine if they require further attention or action.

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Reference: Sokolov (1963)