If Lisa and Adam Are Typical 5-Year-Olds, Given the Research

question 83

Multiple Choice

If Lisa and Adam are typical 5-year-olds, given the research on sex differences in motor skills in early childhood, we would expect that

• A) Lisa would perform better on tasks requiring balance; Adam would be better at throwing and kicking.
• B) Lisa would be better at throwing and kicking; Adam would have better balance.
• C) Lisa would perform well at throwing; Adam at kicking.
• D) Lisa would perform well at hopping; Adam at skipping.

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