A nursing one-month-old infant may grasp crudely at his mother's breast while feeding. That same child at the age of one year will probably easily hold a bottle or cup, placing it to his lips, and then putting it down when he is done. This change in ability to use the hands and fingers demonstrates advances in
A) gross motor skills
B) locomotion
C) fine motor skills
D) concrete operations

Question

A nursing one-month-old infant may grasp crudely at his mother's breast while feeding. That same child at the age of one year will probably easily hold a bottle or cup, placing it to his lips, and then putting it down when he is done. This change in ability to use the hands and fingers demonstrates advances in
A) ​gross motor skills
B) ​locomotion
C) ​fine motor skills
D) ​concrete operations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ability to grasp and hold objects with increasing precision and control is a hallmark of fine motor skill development. A nursing one-month-old infant may grasp crudely while feeding, which is a gross motor skill. However, by the age of one year, the child can easily hold a bottle or cup, showing significant improvements in fine motor skills. The other options, such as locomotion and concrete operations, do not directly relate to changes in the ability to use hands and fingers.

A Nursing One-Month-Old Infant May Grasp Crudely at His Mother's