It Was Once Believed That Maturation Is the Sole Determinant

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Essay

It was once believed that maturation is the sole determinant of motor development, and that experience/practice are unimportant.More recent evidence, however, supports the position that maturation is not sufficient for motor development; practice and motivation are also important.What evidence supports this view?

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Definitions:

Material Realm

The material realm refers to the physical world and everything in it, including nature, objects, and human-made items, as opposed to the conceptual or virtual spheres.

Collective Representations

Shared beliefs, values, and meanings that are created by and exist independently of individual members of a society.

Rituals

Prescribed sequences of activities or ceremonies, often with symbolic meanings, that are practiced by a community or religious group.

Language

A system of communication using symbols, sounds, or gestures that are used by members of a community to interact and convey ideas.