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Understanding the Behavior Of Term Infants

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Understanding the Behavior of Term Infants

Reflexes Case (cont.)

A few hours later, you notice baby K is having trouble getting started with a feeding. Which of the following reflexes may help baby K begin feeding?

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Babkin reflex

Placing reflex

Galant reflex (truncal incurvation)

Correct. The Babkin reflex can help open the baby's mouth and move the tongue down for feeding. To learn more about reflexes, go to the reading Infant Behavior, Reflexes and Cues. Click here for an illustration of the Babkin reflex.

Try again. Please select another option. To learn more about reflexes, go to the reading Infant Behavior, Reflexes and Cues. Click here for an illustration of the placing reflex.

Try again. Please select another option. To learn more about reflexes, go to the reading Infant Behavior, Reflexes and Cues. Click here for an illustration of the Galant reflex.

Galant reflex

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