| Chapter 3 In other cultures children are aware of every aspects of life and rehearse-play them. Humans cannot get around on their own at birth: less rigidity with genes, more flexibility with environment Babies have attractive features: round faces, chubby cheeks, large foreheads, big eyes. Preterm babies: Low birth-weight: less than 5.5 pounds Low responsiveness in early months of life; cared for in isolation Weakens relationship between parent and child Need extra stimulations: infant-directed singing, massage Quality environments bring kids over 3 pounds back on track Reflexes: eye blink, withdrawal, rooting, sucking, swimming, moro, palmar grasp, tonic neck, stepping, babinski |
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