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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.1
Why are reflexes like rooting, sucking, swallowing and breathing important for an infant?
They help infants to walk and talk early in life.
These reflexes are crucial for cognitive development only.
They contribute to early memory formation in babies.
They serve clear purposes for the infant’s survival.
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AP Psychology - 6.1 The Lifespan and Physical Development in Childhood
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