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. 1972 Apr 21;176(4032):314-5.
doi: 10.1126/science.176.4032.314.

"Walking" in the newborn

P R Zelazo, N A Zelazo, S Kolb

"Walking" in the newborn

P R Zelazo et al. Science. .

Abstract

Brief daily exercise of the walking and placing reflexes in the newborn leads to a high rate of responding by 8 weeks and to an earlier onset of walking alone. There appears to be a critical period during which the walking response can be transformed intac from a reflexive to an instrumental action.

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