A baby lying on the floor reaches for a nearby rattle with the entire hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, and trunk. The movement is uncontrolled and unrefined. This child is in what stage of the rudimentary phase of movement?
A) Reflex inhibition stage
B) Precontrol stage
C) Initial stage
D) Elementary stage
E) Application stage

Question

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The reflex inhibition stage is characterized by uncontrolled and unrefined movements as the child begins to gain voluntary control over their actions.

A Baby Lying on the Floor Reaches for a Nearby