Baby Hannah automatically turns her head in the direction of a touch on the cheek. This is the ________ reflex; it helps an infant to _________.
A)rooting; develop hand-eye coordination
B)rooting; locate food
C)tonic neck; develop hand-eye coordination
D)tonic neck; locate food

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The rooting reflex is an automatic response that helps an infant turn their head toward a touch on the cheek, aiding them in locating food, such as their mother's breast for nursing.

Baby Hannah Automatically Turns Her Head in the Direction of a Touch