When a Mother Nurses Her Child for the First Time

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a mother nurses her child for the first time, the sucking of the infant stimulates the release of milk. Within a few weeks of birth, the cry of the infant stimulates the same response. Which of these is a fixed behavior?

• A) releasing milk in response to sucking
• B) releasing milk in response to crying
• C) both behaviors
• D) neither behavior

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Definitions:

Maturational Processes

Biological or psychological developments in individuals as they age, often leading to increased complexity and functionality.

Heredity

The transmission of physical or mental traits from one generation to the next through genetics.

Active Role

Participation or involvement in a process or situation where the individual takes initiative and contributes significantly.

Age-graded Influences

Social and cultural factors that are expected to occur at specific ages in a person's life.