One of the Strongest Arguments in Support of a Genetic

question 50

Multiple Choice

One of the strongest arguments in support of a genetic or maturational basis for the development of motor skills is

• A) their tendency to be displayed at predictable times and in similar ways in normal children.
• B) the fact that children tend to engage in the same sporting and physical activities as their parents.
• C) that siblings are no more similar in their motor achievements than are unrelated people.
• D) physically disabled children do not attain the same motor milestones as normal children.

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