Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Sex

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on sex differences in motor skills?

• A) Parents tend to foster gender-stereotyped physical activities in their children.
• B) Preschoolers exposed to formal lessons tend to be advanced in gross-motor development.
• C) In early childhood, girls have a slight edge over boys in skills that emphasize force and power.
• D) Sex differences in motor skills are largely due to genetically based differences.

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