Which Statement About Gross-Motor Development in Middle Childhood Is Accurate

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement about gross-motor development in middle childhood is accurate?

• A) Compared with preschoolers, school-age children are physically less pliable and elastic.
• B) Preschoolers can propel themselves farther off the ground when running than school-age children.
• C) During middle childhood, the capacity to react only to relevant information decreases.
• D) Compared with preschoolers, school-age children are more agile and have better balance.

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Definitions:

Tympanum

The eardrum, a thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a key role in the hearing process.

Cephalothorax

The fused head and thorax found in certain arthropods, such as spiders and crustaceans, which houses both sensory and motor organs.

Cephalothorax

The fused head and thorax found in certain arthropods, such as spiders and crustaceans.

Pyothorax

Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity caused by infection, which can lead to compromised lung function and requires medical intervention.