Baby Sam's dad could not stop laughing because every time he touched the soles of his feet his toes would fan out. In this scenario, the baby exhibited the _________.

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The Babinski reflex is a normal and common reflex in infants, which is elicited by gently stroking the sole of the foot. In this reflex, the toes of the foot extending upward, and the big toe moves toward the top surface of the foot. This reflex is present in infants until around 12-18 months of age and helps in the proper development of the nervous system. The withdrawal reflex and palmar reflex are elicited by different stimuli and involve different body parts. The Moro reflex is elicited by a sudden loss of support or a sudden loud sound, and involves an initial spreading of the arms, followed by bringing them back towards the body.

Baby Sam's Dad Could Not Stop Laughing Because Every Time