What would you not expect of a newborn's introduction to being immersed in water?
A) The newborn would stiffen his or her body and pull back from the water.
B) The newborn would have no fear of the water.
C) The newborn would hold his or her breath naturally.
D) The newborn would contract his or her throat to keep water out.

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Newborns have a natural affinity for water, often showing no fear and demonstrating reflexes such as holding their breath and contracting their throat to prevent water inhalation, making the stiffening and pulling back response unexpected.

What Would You Not Expect of a Newborn's Introduction to Being