When infants turn their heads and suck in response to a touch on the cheek, they are demonstrating the _____.
A) Moro reflex
B) rooting reflex
C) sucking reflex
D) thrashing reflex

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The rooting reflex is demonstrated when an infant turns their head and sucks in response to a touch on the cheek. The Moro reflex involves an infant extending their arms and legs and then pulling them in when they feel like they are falling or experiencing a sudden jolt. The sucking reflex is the automatic sucking motion infants make with their mouth when a nipple or pacifier is inserted. The thrashing reflex is not a commonly recognized reflex in infants.

When Infants Turn Their Heads and Suck in Response to a Touch