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Reflex behaviors in infants serve to protect and support their early development. These reflexes are instinctual reactions to stimuli, such as sucking when something touches the baby's lips. As the infant's nervous system matures, reflex behaviors gradually disappear and are replaced by intentional movements controlled by the brain.

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