PSYC 140 (Portage) Module 3 Questions with Correct Answers

PSYC 140 (Portage) Module 3

Key infant reflexes: - answer1) Rooting
2) Moro Reflex
3) Grasping/Palmer Reflex
4) Stepping Reflex

Rooting - answer A reflex where a baby turns their head when the cheek or mouth is
touched.

Moro reflex - answer A startled response: infant arches back and throws out limbs.

Palmer reflex - answer A spontaneous grasp made by an infant when the palm is
rubbed.

Stepping reflex - answer Infant makes stepping motions when held above surfaces.

Sleep states: - answernREM and REM sleep

nREM sleep - answer Regular sleep, non-rapid eye movement, where the baby is
nearly motionless.

REM sleep - answerIrregular sleep, characterized by uneven breathing, half of an
infant's daily sleep pattern.

Shaken baby syndrome - answerBrain damage caused by an infant being violently
shaken.

5Ss of soothing - answer1) Swaddling
2) Side/stomach
3) Swinging
4) Shushing sounds
5) Sucking

Why 5Ss work: - answer-Touch releases endorphins
-Soothing noises are calming
-Swinging is similar to womb
-Swaddling limits overstimulation

Infancy - answer-First two years of life
-Reaching 30 lbs
-32-35in tall