When you put your finger on your newborn nephew's palm, he curls his own fingers around yours, grasping your finger tightly. What behavior have you elicited from your nephew?
A) the grasping reflex
B) the rooting reflex
C) the stepping reflex
D) a newborn's inborn preference to seek human contact

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The grasping reflex is a newborn reflex where they will automatically grasp onto objects that touch the palm of their hand. This reflex is present from birth and usually disappears at around 3-4 months of age.

When You Put Your Finger on Your Newborn Nephew's Palm