When the sole of her foot is stroked, three-week-old Pam curls and fans her toes. Pam is demonstrating which reflex?

Name: When the sole of her foot is stroked, three-week-old Pam curls and fans her toes. Pam is demonstrating which reflex?
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The Babinski reflex is demonstrated when the sole of a foot is stroked, causing the toes to fan out and curl. This is a normal reflex in infants and typically disappears as the child grows older.

When the Sole of Her Foot Is Stroked, Three-Week-Old Pam