When a neonate's hand is stimulated by an object such as a finger or a pencil, the infant's fingers will close tightly in a grasp. This behavior is best considered to be an example of:
A) the plantar reflex
B) the palmar grasp reflex
C) the Moro reflex
D) the Babinski reflex

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The palmar grasp is a primitive reflex. As noted in the textbook this reflex refers to the finding that when an infant's palm is stimulated, the infant will grasp tightly and increase the strength of the grasp if the stimulus is pulled away.

When a Neonate's Hand Is Stimulated by an Object Such