Why is voluntary reaching and grasping NOT present at birth?
A) This requires visual-motor coordination
B) This requires an absent involuntary mechanism.
C) Infants cannot see the objects.
D) Infants do not find the environment interesting enough to motivate actions.

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Voluntary reaching and grasping require visual-motor coordination, which is not fully developed in newborns. This coordination involves the ability to see an object, plan a movement towards it, and execute the grasp, which develops as infants grow and gain more control over their movements.

Why Is Voluntary Reaching and Grasping NOT Present at Birth