Praxis II Health and PE

Category - Fundemental Movements

The Moro reflex occurs when what happens?
  1. When an infant’s palm is touched
  2. When the infants foot is touched
  3. When the infant is startled
  4. When the infants head is touched
Explanation
Answer: C - The Moro reflex which is also known as the “startle response” is a reflex from an infant being startled by sudden movement or a noise. The signs of this reflex are the infant reacting by flinging arms and legs outward and extending the head, followed by loud crying and then bringing the arms back in close to their body.
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