Asked by
Nessa Leung
on Dec 29, 2024Verified
Which of the following is a similarity between the sucking reflex and the grasping reflex observed in infants?
A) Both can be elicited by loud noises, bumping a baby's crib, or jerking a baby's blanket.
B) Both are replaced by corresponding voluntary actions as an infant grows up.
C) Both facilitate an infant in finding their mother's nipple in preparation for sucking.
D) Both require infants to use only four fingers to respond to stimuli.
Grasping Reflex
An involuntary movement where infants will tightly close their fingers around an object placed in their palm.
Sucking Reflex
An innate reflex in infants that prompts them to suck anything that touches the roof of their mouths, aiding in feeding.
- Comprehend the significance and idea of reflex actions in the development of newborns.
Verified Answer
MJ
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance and idea of reflex actions in the development of newborns.
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