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The fertilized egg called a _______ contains the genetic composition of the future person.
Answer: Zygote
Chemicals and viruses that can reach the fetus and cause harm are _______.
Answer: teratogens
The two most talked about teratogens are ______ and ______.
Answer: alcohol and cigarettes
The ______ is also known as the grasping reflex.
Answer: Palmer reflex
The _______ results in a baby turning its head toward a gentle touch to the side of the mouth and it starts sucking.
Answer: rooting reflex
The _______ is when the child throws his arms and legs out and then brings them back into a fetal position when startled.
Answer: Moro reflex
The typical age in _______ when a child begins to stand and walk alone is 14 months.
Answer: motor development
The result of Harry Harlow’s research is knowing that _____ is very important to babies.
Answer: contact comfort
______ can be described by the child being upset to see the parent go and then happy when they return.
Answer: secure attachment
______ are formed when the parent/caregiver consistently ignores their child’s needs
Answer: insecure attachments
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