Gesell's Work Involved Documenting the Motor Abilities and Physical Growth

question 9

Multiple Choice

Gesell's work involved documenting the motor abilities and physical growth of infants, including changing skills in prehension, which refers to

• A) evidence of rolling and crawling.
• B) early walking abilities.
• C) voluntary lying down and sitting skills.
• D) approaching, grasping, and releasing objects.
• E) being able to sit up unaided.

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Definitions:

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