Some English words can only be read by ___________________, ...

[scienceeasy]

Some English words can only be read by ___________________, because the phonetic method would lead to words that make no sense.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Describe at least four (4) infant reflexes and discuss how these might prepare the child to survive in the post-birth world. Why do most of these reflexes disappear during infancy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[brittanywood]

Answer to Question 1

word-recognition/recognition

Answer to Question 2

Perhaps the most important reflexes that enhance the infant's chances for survival are:

1 . rooting = the baby turns the head and mouth toward a stimulus that strokes the check, chin, or corner of the mouth
2 . sucking = the infant will suck on almost anything that touches the lips
3 . Moro = this is a startle reflex that occurs due to sudden changes of position or loud noises
4 . grasping = the infant will grasp objects (fingers, etc.) that touch the palm of the hand

Each of these reflexes aid in survival. The infant must learn to suckle or it will die. The rooting reflex allows the infant to position the head and mouth in such a way that breast- or bottle-feeding is possible. The sucking reflex takes over once the nipple has touched the mouth. The Moro reflex is very important. The infant could be startled by loud noises, sudden movements, and other environmental circumstances that could be dangerous. Lastly, the grasping reflex helps the child to learn to grab objects, which allows for experimentation with the world, eventually feeding oneself, and even using the hands to pull oneself into a standing position. All in all, newborns are quite competent.

[scienceeasy]

Thank you

[brittanywood]

No problem