When a Neonate's Hand Is Stimulated by an Object Such

question 71

Multiple Choice

When a neonate's hand is stimulated by an object such as a finger or a pencil, the infant's fingers will close tightly in a grasp. This behavior is best considered to be an example of:

• A) the plantar reflex
• B) the palmar grasp reflex
• C) the Moro reflex
• D) the Babinski reflex

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