When Young Infants Are Touched on the Cheek,they Reflexively Turn

question 88

Multiple Choice

When young infants are touched on the cheek,they reflexively turn their heads in the direction of the stimulus and begin to "mouth" toward the stimulus.This response is known as the _______ reflex.

• A) sensorimotor
• B) neonatal
• C) sucking
• D) rooting

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