Human Behaviour In Psychology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Many of our physical characteristics, like, height, bone structure, hair and eye colour are
Correct Answer: Option A — Inherited
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Inherited is the correct answer to “Many of our physical characteristics, like, height, bone structure, hair and eye colour are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 2 of 40
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Twins developed from different egg cells are known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Dizygotic
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Dizygotic is the correct answer to “Twins developed from different egg cells are known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 3 of 40
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Delinquency is often associated with
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Delinquency is often associated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 4 of 40
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A normal female has two similar appearing chromosomes in pair 23, called
Correct Answer: Option A — X chromosomes
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X chromosomes is the correct answer to “A normal female has two similar appearing chromosomes in pair 23, called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 5 of 40
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Who among the following describes the child as a "moral philosopher"?
Correct Answer: Option B — kohlberg
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kohlberg is the correct answer to “Who among the following describes the child as a "moral philosopher"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 6 of 40
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People actively manipulate the objects and events around them instead of submit passively to the environment. It was stated by
Correct Answer: Option A — Jean Piaget
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Jean Piaget is the correct answer to “People actively manipulate the objects and events around them instead of submit passively to the environment. It was stated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 7 of 40
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In pre-operational the fact that certain physical attributes of an object remain unchanged even though its outward appearance changes is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Conservation
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Conservation is the correct answer to “In pre-operational the fact that certain physical attributes of an object remain unchanged even though its outward appearance changes is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 8 of 40
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When females born with one X chromosome instead of the usual XX, it is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Turner's syndrome
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Turner's syndrome is the correct answer to “When females born with one X chromosome instead of the usual XX, it is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 9 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is the study of the nature and acquisition of knowledge.
Correct Answer: Option B — Epistemology
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Epistemology is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the study of the nature and acquisition of knowledge.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following stages are presented by Jean Piaget?
Correct Answer: Option A — Intellectual development stages
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Intellectual development stages is the correct answer to “Which of the following stages are presented by Jean Piaget”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 11 of 40
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RNA contains sugar called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Ribose
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Ribose is the correct answer to “RNA contains sugar called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following statements about Gender Schema Theory, is correct?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements about Gender Schema Theory, is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 13 of 40
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Body proportion, hair quality and distribution, voice, and other physical features not directly related to reproduction, are . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Secondary sexual characteristics
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Secondary sexual characteristics is the correct answer to “Body proportion, hair quality and distribution, voice, and other physical features not directly related to reproduction, are . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 14 of 40
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Infantile Autism' is
Correct Answer: Option A — A combination of retarded development and peculiar behaviour
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A combination of retarded development and peculiar behaviour is the correct answer to “Infantile Autism' is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 15 of 40
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Many behavioural changes that occur in the early months of life are clearly related to maturation of the
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Many behavioural changes that occur in the early months of life are clearly related to maturation of the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 16 of 40
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The role of genetic factors in humann pathology may be investigated.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “The role of genetic factors in humann pathology may be investigated.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 17 of 40
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The study of the inheritance of physical and psychological characteristics from ancestors is referred to as
Correct Answer: Option B — Genetics
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Genetics is the correct answer to “The study of the inheritance of physical and psychological characteristics from ancestors is referred to as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 18 of 40
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A primitive heart takes shape and begins to beat by the . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Third week
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Third week is the correct answer to “A primitive heart takes shape and begins to beat by the . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 19 of 40
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Prenatal development is commonly divided into the main periods called
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Prenatal development is commonly divided into the main periods called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 20 of 40
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At a signal from the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland triggers the growth spurt, and
Correct Answer: Option B — Puberty follows
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Puberty follows is the correct answer to “At a signal from the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland triggers the growth spurt, and”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 21 of 40
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Which of the following is a significant development in the process of evolution that differentiates human being from other species
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a significant development in the process of evolution that differentiates human being from other species”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 22 of 40
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The field of behaviour genetics combines the method of genetics and . . . . . . . . to study the inheritance of behaviour characteristics.
Correct Answer: Option A — Psychology
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Psychology is the correct answer to “The field of behaviour genetics combines the method of genetics and . . . . . . . . to study the inheritance of behaviour characteristics.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 23 of 40
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According to whom, physical punishments of deprivation are power plays?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bandura and Wlaters
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Bandura and Wlaters is the correct answer to “According to whom, physical punishments of deprivation are power plays”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 24 of 40
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The qualitative changes that begins at conception and continue through the life span is called
Correct Answer: Option B — Development
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Development is the correct answer to “The qualitative changes that begins at conception and continue through the life span is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 25 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Ages) List-II (Psychological crises) A. Birth-First Year 1. Intimacy and solidarity vs. isolation B. Adolescence 2. Trust vs. mistrust C. Early adulthood 3. Identity and repudiation vs identity diffusion
Correct Answer: Option B — A-2, B-3, C-1
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A-2, B-3, C-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Ages) List-II (Psychological crises) A. Birth-First Year 1. Intimacy and solidarity vs. isolation B. Adolescence 2. Trust vs. mistrust C. Early adulthood 3. Identity and repudiation vs identity diffusion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 26 of 40
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Match List-I (Main feature) with List-II (Name of the theory) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A. Grouping people into discrete behavioural categories 1. Social Learning Theory B. Relative difference between one person and another on a Continuous dimensions 2. Psychoanalysis C. Emphasis on the Unconscious motives 3. Trait Theories D. Analysis of the Unconscious motives that direct behaviour 4. Type Theories
Correct Answer: Option A — A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
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A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 is the correct answer to “Match List-I (Main feature) with List-II (Name of the theory) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A. Grouping people into discrete behavioural categories 1. Social Learning Theory B. Relative difference between one person and another on a Continuous dimensions 2. Psychoanalysis C. Emphasis on the Unconscious motives 3. Trait Theories D. Analysis of the Unconscious motives that direct behaviour 4. Type Theories”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 27 of 40
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Technically, adolescence is the period from the beginning of sexual maturity to the completion of
Correct Answer: Option B — Physical growth
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Physical growth is the correct answer to “Technically, adolescence is the period from the beginning of sexual maturity to the completion of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 28 of 40
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Research comparing groups of persons of different ages in order to determine how certain aspects of behaviour or cognition change with age is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Cross-sectional Research
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Cross-sectional Research is the correct answer to “Research comparing groups of persons of different ages in order to determine how certain aspects of behaviour or cognition change with age is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 29 of 40
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Theory of Mind refers to
Correct Answer: Option A — Children's growing understanding of their own mental states and those of others
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Children's growing understanding of their own mental states and those of others is the correct answer to “Theory of Mind refers to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 30 of 40
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A 'Scheme' in Piaget's view is
Correct Answer: Option B — An action sequence guided by thought
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An action sequence guided by thought is the correct answer to “A 'Scheme' in Piaget's view is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 31 of 40
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Rubber band analogy for reaction range is used by
Correct Answer: Option B — Curt Stern
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Curt Stern is the correct answer to “Rubber band analogy for reaction range is used by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 32 of 40
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The first four weeks after birth of the baby is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Neonatal period
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Neonatal period is the correct answer to “The first four weeks after birth of the baby is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 33 of 40
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Parents seem to place more restrictions on their teenage daughters than on their teenage sons, this restriction is a type of
Correct Answer: Option C — Protection
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Protection is the correct answer to “Parents seem to place more restrictions on their teenage daughters than on their teenage sons, this restriction is a type of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 34 of 40
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A well known example of the longterm longitudinal research is the.
Correct Answer: Option A — Fels longitudinal study
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Fels longitudinal study is the correct answer to “A well known example of the longterm longitudinal research is the.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 35 of 40
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The newborn infant from birth 1 month of age is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Neonate
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Neonate is the correct answer to “The newborn infant from birth 1 month of age is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 36 of 40
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An advanced stage of moral development, during which the "goodness" or "badness" of various acts is judged according to self-chosen moral principles, is called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Post conventional stage
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Post conventional stage is the correct answer to “An advanced stage of moral development, during which the "goodness" or "badness" of various acts is judged according to self-chosen moral principles, is called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 37 of 40
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According to Life Span Perspective (LSP) on development; the way a person behaves and acts depends on the context, which includes 1. What he inherited 2. Physical environment 3. Social and cultural contexts 4. Historical contexts Select the correct answer from the options given below
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “According to Life Span Perspective (LSP) on development; the way a person behaves and acts depends on the context, which includes 1. What he inherited 2. Physical environment 3. Social and cultural contexts 4. Historical contexts Select the correct answer from the options given below”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 38 of 40
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If moro reflex persists for too long, it may mean that there is a problem with the
Correct Answer: Option A — Infant's developing central nervous system
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Infant's developing central nervous system is the correct answer to “If moro reflex persists for too long, it may mean that there is a problem with the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 39 of 40
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Cultural beliefs about differences between women and men are known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Gender Stereotypes
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Gender Stereotypes is the correct answer to “Cultural beliefs about differences between women and men are known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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Question 40 of 40
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A reflex Rooting in the new born means
Correct Answer: Option A — Turning the head and opening the mouth when touched on the cheek
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Turning the head and opening the mouth when touched on the cheek is the correct answer to “A reflex Rooting in the new born means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Behaviour In Psychology.
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