What are reflexes? What purpose do reflexes have in newborns? Identify and define 3 important reflexes present in Newborns. Define the cephalocaudal pattern of growth and give an example. Explain the Proximodistal pattern of growth and give an example.

Life-Span Development

After reading chapter 4, thoroughly answer the follow questions:

What are reflexes?
What purpose do reflexes have in newborns?
Identify and define 3 important reflexes present in Newborns. (Bold or bullet each term)
Define the cephalocaudal pattern of growth and give an example.
Explain the Proximodistal pattern of growth and give an example.
Explain the differences between Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills.
Identify at least 5 of the Gross Motor Developmental Milestones that occur during the first 2 years (as discussed in your book) and identify the age range in which each emerges. (Please number or bullet each milestone)
Explain at least 3 changes in fine motor skill development that occur during infancy. (number or bullet each)