Which infant reflex is correctly matched with its description?
a) Moro startle reflex; following a sudden drop in height, an infant extends its arms and legs and quickly brings them in
b) grasping reflex; an infant turns its head toward something touching its cheek
c) sucking reflex; an infant grips something placed in its hand
d) rooting reflex; toes fan out and curl in when sole of foot is stroked
ANS: A
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According to the text, one challenge faced by nearly all adolescents in Western societies is
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