Mary is preparing to breastfeed her infant daughter and, in doing so, the baby's cheek brushes across her mother's blouse.The baby immediately turns its head toward Mary's chest in preparation for feeding.This is called the _______ reflex.

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The rooting reflex is a natural instinct that occurs when an infant's cheek is stroked or touched, causing the baby to turn its head towards the source of the touch in preparation for feeding. The other options are not related to this particular reflex.

Mary Is Preparing to Breastfeed Her Infant Daughter And, in Doing