Lightly stroking the sole of an infant's feet and seeing the toes fan out and the foot turn in is initiating the _____ reflex.

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The Babinski reflex is elicited by stroking the sole of an infant's foot, causing the toes to fan out and the foot to turn in. This reflex disappears as the infant develops and is replaced by a more controlled movement of the foot in response to tactile stimulation.

Lightly Stroking the Sole of an Infant's Feet and Seeing