You have an infant who is 11 months old. She can hold small objects between her thumb and forefinger, such as marbles, coins, and crayons. You are amazed at this ability and believe that she is highly advanced
What is your pediatrician likely to say?
a. She is highly advanced; children generally do not do this until two years of age.
b. She is engaging in the pincer grasp, which most children do around this age.
c. She should be doing quite a bit more, so she is actually less developed.
d. She is likely to be an artist.
Answer: B
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