Homework Help: psychology

Posted by tzeni on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:16am.

You are likely to be observing the rooting reflex when the baby
A turns his or her head and mouth toward a stimulus tha brushes his or her cheek
B sucks at almost any object that touches his or her mouth
C voluntarily seeks out objects to grasp and to hold
D lifts his or her head and torso and throws out his or her arms in a hugging gesture

i believe the correct answer is A

psychology - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:19am
Right.
psychology - bobpursley, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:20am
yes, the rooting reflex enhances breastfeeding.

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