Name and describe two reflexes that you would see within the first eight months of a baby's life
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Rooting reflex: baby turns head and begins sucking in the direction of the cheek that was stimulated. Moro reflex: a response to fear (when experiencing the sensation of being dropped or when hearing a loud noise). Baby will arch her back and extend arms and legs, then bring her arms together as if trying to hold on to her caregiver.
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This stage from Piaget represents the ability to use symbolic representation
A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Concrete operations D. Formal operations
In one experiment, the caloric intake of mice was reduced from free-feeding levels by up to 25, 55, or 65%. The benefits of the caloric restriction were greatest in the 65% group. These benefits included
A) an increased life span. B) a reduced incidence of cancer. C) improved immune responses. D) all of the above E) none of the above