Regarding the Grasping Reflex, Which of the Following Statements Is

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Multiple Choice

Regarding the grasping reflex, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The grasping reflex is considered an adaptive infant reflex.
• B)The grasping reflex aids survival by helping infants avoid falling.
• C)The grasping reflex is elicited for the first time as a baby attempts to stand by holding onto objects.
• D)The grasping reflex can be so strong that many infants can hang from a raised bar, like little trapeze artists.

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