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reflex
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an inborn automatic response to a particular form of stimulation
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states of arousal
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degrees of sleep and wakefulness
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cicardian rhythm
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24 hour schedule
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REM sleep
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electrical brain wave activity, measured with the EEG is remarkably similar to that of the waking state
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Non rapid eye movement sleep
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the body is almost motionles, and heart rate breathing and brain wave activity are slow and regular
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SIDS sudden infant death syndrome
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the unexpected death, usually during the night, of an infant younger than the age of 1 which remains unexplained
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drowsiness
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the infant is either falling asleep or waking up, the eyes open and close, breathing is somewhat faster than regular sleep
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quiet alertness
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the infant's body is relatively inactive, with eyes open and attentive
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waking activity and crying
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the infant shows frequent bursts of uncoordinated body activity, breathing is very irregular
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ethological theory
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parental responsiveness is adaptive in that it ensures that the infant's basic needs will be met
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