Human and animal neonates come into the world equipped with a number of built-in responses called ________.
A) reflexes
B) tropisms
C) instincts
D) motor programs

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Reflexes are automatic responses to certain stimuli that are present in newborn humans and animals. These responses do not require any learning or thought and help the infant adapt to its surroundings. Tropisms are directional responses to a stimulus in plants, instincts are innate behaviors in animals, and motor programs are learned sequences of movements.

Human and Animal Neonates Come into the World Equipped with a Number