AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Moro reflex. Sucking reflex (sucks when area around mouth is touched) Startle reflex (pulling arms and legs in after hearing loud noise)

Detailed explanation-2: -The Moro reflex is often called a startle reflex. That’s because it usually occurs when a baby is startled by a loud sound or movement. In response to the sound, the baby throws back their head, extends out their arms and legs, cries, then pulls the arms and legs back in.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Moro reflex is a normal reflex for an infant when he or she is startled or feels like they are falling. The infant will have a startled look and the arms will fling out sideways with the palms up and the thumbs flexed. Absence of the Moro reflex in newborn infants is abnormal and may indicate an injury or disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Moro or “startle” reflex If your baby’s head shifts position abruptly or falls backward–or if he is startled by something loud or abrupt–he will extend his arms and legs and neck and then rapidly bring his arms together. He may even cry loudly.

Detailed explanation-5: -Definition/Introduction The Moro reflex is a normal primitive, infantile reflex. The Moro reflex is an involuntary protective motor response against abrupt disruption of body balance or extremely sudden stimulation.[1] Ernst Moro first described the Moro reflex in 1918.