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Alexis is a 1-year-old who still shows the Moro reflex,the palmar grasp reflex,and the stepping reflex in much the same way she did when she was a neonate.Based on these observations,what might a psychologist conclude about Alexis's development?


A) Alexis is developing normally, because these reflexes do not normally disappear until a child is nearly 2 years of age.
B) Alexis is advanced in her development because these reflexes have lasted so long, and indicate a greater responsiveness to her environment.
C) Alexis is delayed in her overall development because these reflexes should have disappeared by now.
D) Alexis is getting insufficient autostimulation during periods of alert wakefulness.

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