Alexander reaches to pick up a Cheerio off the floor. In doing so, he uses his thumb to assist in picking up the piece of cereal. This is referred to as the
A) ulnar grasp.
B) palmar reflex.
C) pincer grasp.
D) grasping reflex.

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The pincer grasp is the developmental milestone where a child uses their thumb and another finger (usually the index finger) to pick up small objects, such as a Cheerio. This action demonstrates fine motor skills development.

Alexander Reaches to Pick Up a Cheerio Off the Floor