Regarding infancy, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)At no other time after birth does development proceed as rapidly as in infancy.
B)If an infant's position is changed abruptly, or if he or she is startled by a loud noise, the baby will exhibit the rooting reflex.
C)By their third year, babies are usually able to stand, walk, talk, and explore.
D)Once a baby is born, the environment becomes more important because it provides learning experiences that literally shape the infant's developing brain.

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The statement in B is false because it describes the Moro reflex, not the rooting reflex. The rooting reflex is when an infant turns their head toward anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, searching for the object by moving their head in steadily decreasing arcs until the object is found. The Moro reflex, on the other hand, is an involuntary response to a feeling of falling or sudden loud noises, where the infant throws back its head, extends out the arms and legs, cries, then pulls the arms and legs back in.

Regarding Infancy, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE