Allison notices that when she gently touches her infant daughter's cheek, she opens her mouth and turns toward Allison's hand. This reflex is called the

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The rooting reflex is a reflexive turning of the head and opening of the mouth in response to a touch on the cheek, which helps the infant locate the nipple for feeding. The sucking reflex involves rhythmic sucking movements, the accommodation reflex is related to visual adjustments, and the zygote reflex is not a known reflex in infant development.

Allison Notices That When She Gently Touches Her Infant Daughter's