KPE160 Final Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest 2026 Update

KPE160 Final Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
2026 Update




Q: Disappearance

Answer:
- one or more required components are not functioning
with development, some reflexes are no longer needed and replaced by voluntary
movement
reflexes are inhibited / incorporated into voluntary movement

Q: Reappearance

Answer:
- reflexes re-emerge if inhibitory signals malfunction

Q: Importance of Reflexes

Answer:
a) Survival of individual
feeding & protection
prepare for future (voluntary) movement

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Q: b) Diagnostic tool

Answer:
detect abnormalities --> detect presence & cause of neurological disorder

Q: Moro / Startle Reflex

Answer:
Stimulus
sudden, intense noice or movement

Q: Response

Answer:
back, head, arms extend
followed by rapid closing of arms & legs

Q: Purpose

Answer:
help infant to cling to carrier

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Q: Disappear

Answer:
3-4 months

Q: Rooting Reflex

Answer:
Stimulus
side of the cheek / face is touched / stroked

Q: Response

Answer:
turn their head towards the side

Q: Purpose

Answer:
help infant find nipples for feeding

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Q: Disappear

Answer:
3-4 months --> due to development of head, neck & shoulder rotation

Q: Sucking Reflex

Answer:
Stimulus
object is placed in mouth

Q: Response

Answer:
infant suck it

Q: Purpose

Answer:
feeding