Jessica is the mother of a 4-month-old boy. She notices that whenever she picks her baby from his crib, he moves his arms and legs as if he is trying to hug her. The baby moves in this manner due to the _____.

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The Moro reflex is an involuntary response in infants to a sense of falling or sudden loss of support, causing them to spread their arms, unspread them, and then cry, which can resemble a hugging motion when being picked up.

Jessica Is the Mother of a 4-Month-Old Boy