When Baby Ian is held horizontally on his back, he sometimes makes an "embracing" motion by arching his back, extending his legs, throwing his arms outward, and then bringing his arms in toward his body. Ian is demonstrating the __________.

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The "embracing" motion described is characteristic of the Moro reflex, which is elicited by a sudden change in position or a loud noise. The other reflexes listed (grasp, rooting, stepping) involve different movements or stimuli.

When Baby Ian Is Held Horizontally on His Back, He