MATCHING REFLEXES Flashcards
the baby is turned to one side with one arm stretched out and the other bent at the elbow
tonic neck reflex
this occurs when a baby is startled by a loud sound
startle reflex / moro reflex
this reflex helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding
rooting reflex
when you stroke the palm of a baby’s hand what does the baby do and what is it called
Palmer grasp, when baby closes hand around the finger that’s stroking the palm
what is the reflex called when the baby takes steps when they are held uo right and their feet are touching a surface
stepping reflex
what is the definition of reflex
reflex is an involuntary movement or natural instinct
what is also called the fencing position
the tonic neck reflex
what reflex is activated and makes the baby throw their head, extend arms and legs, cry and pull everything
moro/startle reflex
what grasp is activated when a baby can pick up objects with index finger and thumb
pincer grasp
what concept is active when a child knows that the quantity of an object doesn’t change even if the shape changes
conservation
what is the grasp when the baby holds objects in his or her first
palmer grasp
what is it called when a baby knows the object is there but can’t see it
object permanence
separation anxiety
the unease infant shows when left by their caregiver
