The Babinski Reflex Occurs When

question 217

Multiple Choice

The Babinski reflex occurs when:

• A) a baby's toes curl inward when stimulated.
• B) the ball of the foot is lightly touched.
• C) a baby arches its back in response to a loud sound.
• D) the foot is lightly touched from the toes to the heel.

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Definitions:

Sociobiology

A scientific field that explores the biological basis of social behavior in animals and humans.

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An approach within sociology that uses evolutionary theory to understand the development and variations of social structures, practices, and institutions over time.

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An approach in sociology that applies the principles of Darwin's theory of natural selection to the study of social behavior and structures.

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A relabelled form of sociobiology that argues that Darwinian inheritance can explain contemporary human behaviour.