What New Abilities Emerge When a Child Is Around 9

question 16

Multiple Choice

What new abilities emerge when a child is around 9 months of age?

• A) increasing inhibition of action and guiding movements with a single glance
• B) grabbing for an object but failing to close a hand around it
• C) no longer grabbing for items out of reach
• D) good coordination of the thumb and forefinger

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Definitions:

Tinea

A fungal infection of the skin, also known as ringworm, that can affect various parts of the body and is characterized by ring-shaped, itchy rashes.

Ringworm

A fungal infection of the skin characterized by red, itchy, circular patches.

Trichomycosis

A bacterial infection affecting hair shafts, primarily in humid regions, most commonly found in armpit hair.

Alopecia

A condition characterized by hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body; can be temporary or permanent, and vary in pattern and severity.