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Neonates - GCSE Psychology Definition

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Neonates are newborn babies, specifically those in the first 28 days of life.

In GCSE Psychology, understanding neonates is important because this stage is where essential physical and psychological development begins. During this time, babies develop early reflexes, like sucking and grasping, and start recognising their caregivers.

Studying neonates helps us understand how humans start learning and interacting with the world from birth. This stage sets the foundation for future development in areas like language, social skills, and emotional growth.

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Raj joined Save My Exams in 2024 as a Senior Content Creator for Psychology & Sociology. Prior to this, she spent fifteen years in the classroom, teaching hundreds of GCSE and A Level students. She has experience as Subject Leader for Psychology and Sociology, and her favourite topics to teach are research methods (especially inferential statistics!) and attachment. She has also successfully taught a number of Level 3 subjects, including criminology, health & social care, and citizenship.

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