A Neanderthal woman living about 200,000 years ago has just given birth to her first child. Which of the following is more useful to this infant than to an infant who is born today?

a. eye-blink reflex
b. pupillary reflex
c. rooting reflex
d. Moro reflex


Answer: d. Moro reflex

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