Martha strokes her baby's cheek. The baby turns her head and remains open-mouthed in expectation of a breast. This reflex is known as ________.

A. rooting
B. grasping
C. startling
D. the Moro reflex


Answer: A

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Tina has XXX syndrome. Which of the following characteristics is she likely to have?

a. tall stature, difficulty with spatial relations b. short stature, difficulty with spatial relations c. tall stature, below-normal intelligence d. normal height, delayed motor and language development

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A) postnatally exposed to serotonin. B) deprived of sleep. C) fed a high-fat diet. D) prenatally exposed to extra estrogen. E) prenatally exposed to extra androgen.

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