When you go over to visit your friend's new baby,your friend exclaims,"Watch this! Every time I touch his cheek,he turns his mouth towards my finger!" Because you've taken psychology,you know that this phenomenon is called the ____ reflex.

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The rooting reflex is a natural reflex seen in newborns, where they turn their head towards a stimulus (such as a touch or movement) on their cheek or mouth in an effort to find a nipple for feeding. This reflex is important for survival and helps infants get the nourishment they need.

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