Two-month-old Chuck does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem is he most likely to exhibit?
A) He will be less able to grasp objects.
B) He will be less able to eat.
C) He will be less able to cling to his mother.
D) His eyes will not be well protected.

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The Moro reflex is a startle reflex that helps infants cling to their mothers. Absence of this reflex may indicate issues with the infant's ability to cling.

Two-Month-Old Chuck Does Not Exhibit the Moro Reflex