Sharon notices that her baby grasps her finger every time she places it in her infant's palm.Which of the following is an explanation for why her baby shows this reflex?
A) It helps babies survive.
B) It is a new genetic adaptation.
C) It helps speed up development.
D) It protects the baby from overstimulation.

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This reflex, known as the palmar grasp reflex, is considered a primitive reflex that is present at birth. It is thought to have survival value, as it enables infants to grasp onto things, which could have helped infants cling to their mothers in our evolutionary past.

Sharon Notices That Her Baby Grasps Her Finger Every Time