When infants turn their heads and suck in response to a touch on the cheek, they are demonstrating the _____ reflex.

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The rooting reflex is when infants turn their heads and suck in response to a touch on the cheek. The Moro reflex is when infants extend their arms and arch their backs in response to a sudden noise or movement. The sucking reflex is when infants automatically suck on anything that touches their lips, and the thrashing reflex does not exist.

When Infants Turn Their Heads and Suck in Response to a Touch