AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At what age do infants begin to pick up small objects with thumb and forefinger?
A
2-3 months
B
5-6 months
C
8-9 months
D
11-12 months
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When your baby is about 6 months old, they will start using a raking grasp to pick up objects. They use all of their fingers at the same time to pick up an object. Radial palmar grasp. This is the first time your baby will start to use their thumb to help grasp small objects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nine months to 12 months She can pick up small objects with her thumb and index finger (pincer grasp). If she’s holding something in both hands, she can bang them together loudly ! Once your baby can pick things up and hold them well, and as long as she is six months old, you can start giving her finger foods to try .

Detailed explanation-3: -Around 9 to 12 months of age, babies develop more control over their hands and fingers and may be able to grab small objects with a forefinger and thumb. The brain continues to grow, helping to refine control over the large muscles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your baby might delight in banging blocks together, placing objects in a container and taking them out, as well as poking things with a finger. Evolving language. Most babies this age respond to simple verbal requests. Your baby might become skilled at gestures, such as shaking the head no or waving bye-bye.

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