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Survival Function of Newborn Reflexes
Newborn reflexes are not random movements; they are crucial survival mechanisms. These inborn responses help the infant manage essential functions like feeding and protection, ensuring their survival during the first few months of life until more complex, voluntary behaviors can be learned and developed.
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