A mother of a newborn tells her doctor, "When something touches my baby's cheek, she turns towards it and begins to suck." Her doctor should respond by saying:
A) "This is abnormal. Go get medical help."
B) "This is normal. It's called the sucking reflex."
C) "This is great! Your baby will be intellectually advanced."
D) "This is normal. It's called the rooting reflex."

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The behavior described is the rooting reflex, which is a normal reflex in newborns. This reflex helps babies find the breast or bottle to feed from.

A Mother of a Newborn Tells Her Doctor, "When Something