Infants Who Are Never Touched or Hugged Fail to Develop

question 9

True/False

Infants who are never touched or hugged fail to develop normally.

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Definitions:

Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.

Adaptive

Characterized by or showing an ability to adjust to new conditions or environments, often used in the context of biological organisms or learning strategies.

Babinski Reflex

A neurological reaction in infants when the sole of the foot is stroked, causing the big toe to move upward; an indicator of nervous system development.

Toes

The digits of the foot in humans and other animals, which play a crucial role in balance, movement, and tactile sensing.