Question

Which sense is least active in a newborn baby?

• A. Auditory
• B. Visual
• C. Tactile
• D. Gustatory

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Visual

Vision is the least developed sense in a newborn baby:

• Explanation

  The womb is dark, so there's little visual stimulation for the baby. This means that the neural pathways between the eye and brain need time to develop.

• What it looks like

  Newborns can't see very far, usually only 8 to 16 inches away. They also have trouble keeping track of moving objects, and they can tell the difference between contrasts more than colors. 

Other senses in a newborn are more developed: 

• Hearing

  Newborns have a keen sense of hearing, and can distinguish between similar sounds and familiar and unfamiliar voices. 

• Taste

  Newborns can tell the difference between sweet, sour, bitter, and salty flavors, and they prefer sweet flavors. 

• Smell

  Newborns have a strong sense of smell, and they can distinguish between their mother's scent and others. 

• Touch

  Newborns are sensitive to touch.