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WHEN A BABY IS ABLE TO GRASP AND RECOGNIZE OBJECTS
A TRAY IS PLACED IN FRONT OF HIM CONTAINING OBJECTS
OF DIFFERENT OCCUPATIONS, SUCH AS A HAMMER, ROSARY,
PENCIL, SLIDERULE, ETC. WHICHEVER THE BABY
GRASPS IS SUPPOSED TO REPRESENT WHAT HIS OCCUPATION
WILL BE.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT, ASSUMED
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future of young |
Date learned: 09-10-1969