At which age does an infant start to recognize familiar faces and objects, such as his or her own hand?

a. 1 month
b. 2 months
c. 3 months
d. 4 months


ANS: C
The child can recognize familiar objects at approximately age 3 months. For the first 2 months of life, infants watch and observe their surroundings. The 4-month-old infant is beginning to develop hand–eye coordination.

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