Which of the Following Statements About Individual Differences in Motor

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about individual differences in motor skills during early childhood is true?

• A) Girls can run slightly faster than boys.
• B) Girls can broad-jump slightly farther than boys.
• C) Girls have an edge over boys in fine-motor skills.
• D) Girls are ahead of boys in skills that emphasize force.

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