AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After the caregiver put a bottle in two-month-old Jason’s mouth, he began moving his lips. What type of reflex is this?
A
Babinski
B
Sucking
C
Startle
D
Grasp
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Loud noises, intense light, and sudden movements can trigger a baby’s Moro reflex. They can even trigger it in themselves when they move suddenly. The sensation of falling can also be a trigger. A baby might feel as though they are falling when their parents or caregivers lay them down or pick them up.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stepping reflex in babies is exactly what it sounds like: If you hold your newborn up facing forward and let her feet lightly touch a flat surface, she’ll take steps as if she were walking. If you do this at home, keep your hands under her arms and try to support her neck and head with your thumbs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Babies also have a hand-to-mouth reflex that accompanies rooting and sucking and may suck on their fingers or hands. Moro reflex. The Moro reflex is often called a startle reflex because it usually occurs when a baby is startled by a loud sound or movement.

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