Esther Thelen Found That the Stepping Reflex Reappears When Babies

question 181

Multiple Choice

Esther Thelen found that the stepping reflex reappears when babies over 3 months of age are partially submerged in water. The finding supports which of the following explanations of this behavior?

• A) It is an involuntary reflex that disappears as the cerebral cortex changes.
• B) It is an involuntary reflex that seems to disappear in most conditions due to changes in baby's muscle mass and weight.
• C) It is a voluntary behavior that is acquired with practice.
• D) It is a learned behavior that disappears due to lack of reinforcement.

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