When a baby hears a loud noise,it may swing its arms out and then bring them together as if grabbing onto something.This is called the
A)rooting reflex.
B)Palmer grasp reflex.
C)avoidance reflex.
D)Moro reflex.

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The described response of swinging the arms out and then bringing them together as if grabbing onto something is known as the Moro reflex. This reflex is commonly seen in infants when they experience a sudden loud noise or a sudden change in position. The other options, rooting reflex and Palmer grasp reflex, involve different movements and responses in infants. The avoidance reflex is not a commonly recognized reflex in infant development.

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