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; locate food
b) rooting; cling to its mother
c) grasping; cling to its mother
d) grasping; locate food
ANS: A When a child's cheek is stroked and he turns his head in that direction, this demonstrates the rooting reflex. It helps an infant locate the breast.
Psychology
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