Study Guide Final Exam

1) Describe the basic reflexes of a neonate what are their functions? What preferences does a neonate display? Describe what we know a neonate understands about the world and its perceptual abilities. What is temperament?

Neonate- Newborns.

Rooting Reflex- Looking for a nipple to latch on to.

Sucking Reflex- Complex motions to suck the milk form the nipple.

Moro Reflex- Startling response. Grabbing motion.

Grasping Reflex- When babies suspend themselves by grabbing on to things.

They start with mimicking facial expressions. They understand that the person and the voice should be connected. They prefer checkboard patterns. They understand what a normal face should look like.

Temperament- Sensitivity, irritability, distractibility, and...