Regarding the Motor Skills of Babies, Which of the Following

question 823

Multiple Choice

Regarding the motor skills of babies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) It is not unusual for many of the motor skills to appear one to two months earlier than average or several months later.
• B) The order of maturation of motor skills is almost universal.
• C) Babies tend to tune their motor skills over time, making their movements smoother and more effective.
• D) Babies who substitute rolling, creeping, or shuffling for crawling are considered to be developmentally delayed.

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