MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 15: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 15

15. Which of the following fine motor tasks would one expect to see first in an infant?

  • A. Grasping for objects with two fingers
  • B. Following objects with the eyes
  • C. Scribbling with a crayon
  • D. Moving a toy from one hand to the other

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Motor skills tend to develop from the core toward the periphery. Following objects with the eyes occurs around four weeks of age. The other actions all require movements of the hand, which do not occur in an organized fashion until later.

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