As Boris is laying his infant in the crib at bedtime,he gently removes his hand from the back of the baby's head and neck,and the baby thrusts its arms outward,appearing to grasp onto something.Which reflex is the infant demonstrating?

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The infant is demonstrating the Moro reflex, which is an automatic response to a sudden loss of support, where the baby feels as if it is falling. This reflex involves the baby thrusting its arms outward and then bringing them back in, as if to grasp onto something.

As Boris Is Laying His Infant in the Crib at Bedtime,he