PSYCH 350 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Moro Reflex, Childhood Amnesia, American Babies
1 Apr 2016
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Newborn reflexes: blinking, coughing, sneezing, survival reflexes: serve obvious physical needs (breathing, sucking, eye blink, rooting, swallowing, pupillary) Rooting is when you touch the side of the babies mouth and their mouth is brought toward the stimulus: primitive reflexes: serve no obvious physical needs. Moro reflex: hold baby and drop them slightly and their arms and legs will flail out to the sides. Tonic neck: turn head to one side and their arm will reach to that same side. Stepping: hold the baby up and they will simulate walking. Grasping: baby grasping doctor"s hand during a c-section. They can hold their body weight for a while. Babinski: touch bottom of foot and the baby"s toes will open up then curl in. Swimming: disappearing reflexes: most newborn reflexes disappear within the first six months, lingering reflexes can be symptomatic of neurological problems.
