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omsairam
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<!--Session data--> A 2-month-old boy is brought to the physician for a well-child examination. He smiles spontaneously and vocalizes without crying, but he does not appear to laugh or squeal. He will not work for a toy that is out of his reach. Which of the following is the most appropriate assessment of language and psychosocial development? Language Psychosocial development development A ) Normal normal B ) Normal delayed C ) Delayed normal D ) Delayed delayed <!--Session data--> the ans key says a. can someone discuss why it is not b?. thanks <!--Session data-->
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sw2002
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A 2 month old still does not have the ability to grasp objects voluntarily..The grasp reflex which is a primitive reflex had to disappear to acquire voluntary grasp..Thus, even if the baby shows interest in objects, it will not try to reach out for it.
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sw2002
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Laughing aloud and squealing appear around 4 months..
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