Answer:
Reflexes
Explanation:
The complete question is :
What mechanisms help infants survive before they have an opportunity to learn adaptive behavior?
a. Dynamic systems
b. Motor skills
c. Reflexes
d. Vision and hearing
- A muscle reaction that takes place automatically in response to stimulation is termed as a reflex action.
- The reflexes that are present in infants which helps them to survive before they display adaptive behavior are termed as infant reflexes.
- There are several reflexes that are displayed by the infants such as :
- Sucking reflex - the infant sucks when an area around the mouth is touched
- Startle reflex - the infant pulls his arms and legs in after hearing a loud noise
- Step reflex - the infant performs stepping motions when the sole of the foot touches a hard surface
- There are many more such reflexes present in the infants that are absent in the adults.
