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Human Development — Psychology STD 11 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 HumanitiesPsychologyHuman Development3 Marks
Question
Discuss some major reflexes in the new-born baby.
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Answer

Some major reflexes in the newborn:
  1. Rooting Reflex: It includes turning the head and opening the mouth when touched on the cheek. "It disappears between 3 and 6 months."
  2. Moro Reflex: If there is a loud noise, the baby will throw his/ her arms outward while arching his/ her back, and their bring the arms together as if grasping something. It disappears by 6 to 7 months (although reaction to loud noises is permanent).
  3. Grasp Reflex: When a finger or some other object is pressed against the baby's palm, the baby's finger close around it.
It disappears by 3 to 4 months: Replaced by voluntary grasping.
  1. Babinski Reflex: When the bottom of the baby's foot is stroked the toes fan out and then curl. It disappears by 8 to 12 months.

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