What Three Sets of Protective Reflexes Are Typically Seen in Newborns

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Essay

What three sets of protective reflexes are typically seen in newborns? Give three examples of reflexes from each set.

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Definitions:

Two-Month-Old

A developmental stage in human infants marked by beginning awareness of the environment, increased physical activity, and early social interaction.

German Measles

Also known as Rubella, a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash.

Rubella

A contagious viral infection best known for its distinctive red rash.

Intellectual Disabilities

Conditions characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.