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Calvin notices that whenever his newborn son's cheek comes in contact with a soft blanket,his son turns toward the blanket and makes a sucking motion.His friend explains that this is in part due to the

A) Moro reflex.
B) Babinski reflex.
C) rooting reflex.
D) grasping.

Rooting Reflex

An automatic response seen in newborns, where they turn their head toward anything that strokes their cheek or mouth.

Moro Reflex

An involuntary reflex found in newborns, characterized by the baby spreading its arms, then unspreading them and crying, usually triggered by a loud sound or sudden movement.

Babinski Reflex

A physical reflex observable in infants, where fanning and curling toes occur when the sole of the foot is stimulated.

  • Familiarize oneself with the theory and cases of infantile reflex patterns.
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