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4. Infancy: Sensation, Perception, and Learning. Gatot Prihandoko - 69080070. The Newborn Major Reflexes - Temporary. The Newborn Major Reflexes - Temporary. The Newborn Major Reflexes - Temporary. The Newborn Major Reflexes - Temporary. The Newborn Major Reflexes - Permanent.
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4. Infancy: Sensation, Perception, and Learning Gatot Prihandoko - 69080070
The Newborn • Two significant infant states: sleeping (promote development of the central nervous system) & crying (an effective means of early communication) • Test of reflexes + BNAS gauge the health, maturity, and capabilities of a newborn Brazelton
The Infant’s Sensory and Perceptual Capacities • More sensitive to H-pitched than L-pitched sounds • Its hearing is very well developed and very responsive to human voice • Very sensitive to brightness and can track moving objects • Can distinguish their mother’s smells and discriminate different tastes • Are responsive to both positive & negative touch