Which Statement Explains Why Voluntary Reaching and Grasping Are NOT

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains why voluntary reaching and grasping are NOT present at birth?

• A) These actions require visual-motor coordination.
• B) The infant's depth perception is NOT yet present.
• C) The newborn CANNOT see the objects.
• D) Newborns do NOT yet have enough motivation to perform these actions.

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