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May 16, 2008 at 8:34 am
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the pretend drop and they fling out arms
thats a “moro” (startle) reflex – its a primative reflex (from way way back) and can be used to test for a wide range of neuro defecits.
widget – i’m not sure, it is sounding more like a response to “collection” by predator in this instance, but its also used for predator avoidance (keep still and it wont see you) and by mum when she’s had enough – i think (but dont know) the careful specific lift is because we’re human and not a dog mum ??
just thinking out loud