Nadine has a newborn baby boy. The first time her husband turned on the television, the baby drew up his legs and arched his back in response to the sudden noise. In this scenario, the baby exhibited the _____.

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The description of the baby drawing up his legs and arching his back in response to sudden noise suggests the Moro reflex, which is a startle reflex in newborns characterized by spreading their arms and legs, then bringing them back in as if embracing something, followed by crying. The withdrawal reflex involves pulling away from painful or uncomfortable stimuli, the Babinski reflex involves the fanning out and curling of the toes in response to stroking the sole of the foot, and the palmar reflex involves grasping objects that touch the palm.

Nadine Has a Newborn Baby Boy