The Rooting, Sucking, and Grasping Reflexes

question 530

Multiple Choice

The rooting, sucking, and grasping reflexes:

• A) become stronger and more pronounced during the first six months of life.
• B) gradually disappear over the first year of life and are replaced by voluntary behaviors.
• C) disappear within the first month of life.
• D) first appear at about three months of age.

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