A 1-month-old swipes his hands at a keychain dangled in front of his face. What would be an appropriate analysis of this behavior?
a. This is a reflex that will soon go away.
b. The infant is practicing coordination to reach the keys.
c. This infant is developing fine motor skills faster than other infants his age.
d. This infant is developing gross motor skills faster than other infants his age.
A. Although this skill seems very advanced, it is no more than a reflex that occurs in response to an object.
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