PSYB20H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ames Room, Visual Acuity, Facial Expression
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Sudden infant death syndrome (sids: cause unknown, happens at 2-4 months, at 6m, it"s unlikely that babies will die from this syndrome, in canada, 3 . 4/10,000 infants die from sids. Rate has decreased substantially: no known means to prevent sids. Ways to reduce risk: other risk factors sex (male) low birthweight. Mom"s narcotics use exposure to cigarette smoke little prenatal care: these are results of correlational research. The newborn baby"s capacities: reflexes: [survival and primitive] At first will suck on anything, then will turn head to source of food. More control over feeding habits and motor skills required for eating. Rooting reflex: baby turns head and opens mouth when corner of mouth is touched. Sucking reflex: will suck on anything placed in baby"s mouth. Grasping reflex: stroking baby"s palm will cause baby to close fingers and grasp. Grasp can be so strong that baby may be able to support their own weight. In response to loud noise or sudden movement.
