Which characteristic best describes the fine motor skills of an infant at age 5 months?
a. Neat pincer grasp
b. Strong grasp reflex
c. Builds a tower of two cubes
d. Able to grasp object voluntarily
ANS: D
At age 5 months, the infant should be able to voluntarily grasp an object. The grasp reflex is present in the first 2 to 3 months of life. Gradually, the reflex becomes voluntary. The neat pincer grasp is not achieved until age 11 months. At age 12 months, an infant will attempt to build a tower of two cubes but will most likely be unsuccessful.
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