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At what age does a child typically start to transfer objects from one hand to the other?
At what age does a child typically start to transfer objects from one hand to the other?
Which milestone is associated with 10-month-old infants?
Which milestone is associated with 10-month-old infants?
What is a common ability of an infant at 12 months old?
What is a common ability of an infant at 12 months old?
Which of the following abilities develops at 8 months?
Which of the following abilities develops at 8 months?
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Which action is indicative of a 9-month-old infant's physical development?
Which action is indicative of a 9-month-old infant's physical development?
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Study Notes
Motor Skill Development Milestones
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One Month: Infants' hands are mostly clenched, exhibiting involuntary movements.
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Three Months: Hands are open and held in front of the face.
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Four Months: Infants begin to bat at objects.
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Five Months: Infants can grasp a rattle.
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Six Months: Object manipulation progresses; infants release one object to grasp another.
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Seven Months: Transferring objects from one hand to the other becomes possible.
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Eight Months: Gross pincer grasp (using the whole hand to grasp objects) emerges.
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Nine Months: Infants engage in banging objects together.
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Ten Months: Fine pincer grasp (using index finger and thumb) develops, alongside the ability to put and take objects out of containers.
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Eleven Months: Infants initiate the act of offering and releasing objects.
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Twelve Months: Self-feeding with a cup and spoon is typical, and infants make marks on paper and poke objects.
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Description
Explore the key milestones in motor skill development from one to twelve months of age. This quiz highlights essential skills that infants develop during their first year, including grasping, object manipulation, and self-feeding. Test your knowledge on the progression of these important developmental stages.
