DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT
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Question
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Both a newborn and a six month old may kick their covers off if they feel warm. how is this a response different for these two babies-newborn:
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its a reflex; 6 month old:aware that it can be removed
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repeated actions and behaviors
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tonic neck reflex This is often called the fencing position. This reflex lasts until the baby is about 5 to 7 months old.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vernix caseosa is a white, creamy, naturally occurring biofilm covering the skin of the fetus during the last trimester of pregnancy. Vernix coating on the neonatal skin protects the newborn skin and facilitates extra-uterine adaptation of skin in the first postnatal week if not washed away after birth.
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