When Carmen touches a rattle to her baby's palm,the baby's hand automatically closes around it.Based on this description,you should conclude that this infant is under ____ months old and is demonstrating the ________ reflex.

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The grasping reflex typically occurs in infants between 0-5 months old, with the strongest manifestation around 2-3 months old. The fact that the baby's hand automatically closes around the rattle when touched suggests the grasping reflex, making option A) the best choice. Option B) can be eliminated since the reflex typically disappears by 6 months old. Options C) and D) are incorrect because the Babinski reflex is a reflex of the foot, not the hand.

When Carmen Touches a Rattle to Her Baby's Palm,the Baby's