Adaptive+Reflexes

__Definition__:
Reflexes, such as sucking, that help newborns survive p. 88 HGD Chapter 4 pp. 85-88toc

Part of sensorimotor stage, Similar to primitive reflexes
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The baby sucking on a thumb is a reflex they can not help.



Touching the stove, and then removing __your__ hand with a loud "OWWWWWWWW' is the same concept as a baby sucking for food because are reflexive actions.

__Analogies__:
__Adaptive__ reflexes are to a baby as stopping at a red light is to a driver.

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__In the News__:
[|The grasp reflex and moro reflex in infants] [|Infant Reflexes] [|American Scientiest Online]

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