If you stroke the palm of a newborn's hand with your finger,what will happen?
A) The hand relaxes and the fingers open up.
B) The hand closes tightly.
C) The object stroking the palm will be pushed away.
D) The infant will attempt to put your finger in its mouth.

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This is known as the palmar grasp reflex. When you stroke the palm of a newborn's hand, their natural response is to close their hand tightly. This reflex is present at birth and usually fades around 5 to 6 months of age.

If You Stroke the Palm of a Newborn's Hand with Your