Why Is Voluntary Reaching and Grasping NOT Present at Birth

question 116

Multiple Choice

Why is voluntary reaching and grasping NOT present at birth?

• A) Because it requires visual-motor coordination
• B) Infants can do voluntary reaching and grasping at birth
• C) Because they cannot see the objects
• D) Infants do not find the environment interesting enough to motivate the actions

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