Author Question: Which of the following is not a reflex present at birth? a. Crawling reflex: When placed on their ... (Read 78 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Sep 11, 2018

Which of the following is not a reflex present at birth?

a. Crawling reflex: When placed on their stomachs and pressure is put on the soles of their feet, babies make movements as if crawling.
b. Stepping reflex: Held upright over a flat surface, babies will move their legs as if walking.
c. Rooting reflex: When babies are touched on the cheek, they turn their heads and open their mouths.
d. Tickle reflex: The baby jerks a limb away if it is gently touched.

Question 2

Which of the following does not influence the development of particular motor skills?

a. Maternal age
b. Genetics
c. Nutrition
d. Birth order