Define reflexes and list one example of a reflex present at birth
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- Reflexes are defined as unlearned, organized involuntary responses that occur automatically in the presence of certain stimuli.
- One example is the rooting reflex, which involves turning in the direction of a source of stimulation (such as a light touch) near the mouth. The rooting reflex guides the infant toward potential sources of food that are near its mouth, such as a mother's nipple.
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a. ?the quantity of the food we eat only b. ?the quality of the food we eat only c. ?both the quality and the quantity of food we eat d. ?neither the quality, nor the quantity of the food we eat
During a lecture on sexually transmitted disease, a health educator described a disease that often has no symptoms. In those cases where a symptom does occur,
it is likely to be burning sensations when urinating that in women can be mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection. Which disorder was the focus of this presentation? a) bacterial vagnosis b) syphilis c) genital herpes d) gonorrhea
The mechanics of intelligence are most closely associated with sociocultural forces.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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