The Development of Locomotion Is a Statistically Normal Distributed Behavior

question 17

Multiple Choice

The development of locomotion is a statistically normal distributed behavior in infants. On a standardized test, Dr Jones observes a child whose locomotor skills are 2 standard deviations below the estimated population mean for this skill. What should Dr Jones tell the parents of the child?

• A) The child shows typical motor development.
• B) The child shows advanced motor development.
• C) The child shows delayed motor development.
• D) The child is likely to develop a language delay in the future.

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