Regarding the grasping reflex, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)The grasping reflex is considered an adaptive infant reflex.
B)The grasping reflex aids survival by helping infants avoid falling.
C)The grasping reflex is elicited for the first time as a baby attempts to stand by holding onto objects.
D)The grasping reflex can be so strong that many infants can hang from a raised bar, like little trapeze artists.

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The grasping reflex is present from birth, not first elicited as a baby attempts to stand. It is an innate reflex that helps infants to grasp objects (or fingers) from a very early age, aiding in bonding and development, rather than being first elicited by attempts to stand.

Regarding the Grasping Reflex, Which of the Following Statements Is