ED PSYCH 320 Lecture 1: Lecture 2/9:Newborns
10 Feb 2017
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Inborn, automatic response to specific form of stimulation. Something that as you grow older you can control it. Replaced by voluntary sucking after 4 months. May have helped baby cling to mother. When something is put up into their leg they starting to move. Lower weight take more time to disapperar. Unknown function of toes fan out. Arousal synchronize with mother, but affected most by fullness and hunger. More positive with baby if baby sleep more. Vital for growth of the central nervous system. Disorganized sleep states can help identify abnormalities. Unexpected, unexplainable death of infant younger than 1. Risk reduced with smoke-free environment and proper care. Wrap baby up tie to make them move less. Can lead to higher risk of abuse. Pain can be lessened by sugar solution, breast milk, and holding. Exposure to severe pain disrupts development of the central nervous system. Their diet is based on their mother.
