Which Sentence Below Best Defines the Concept of Tabula Rasa

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence below best defines the concept of tabula rasa?

• A) An infant comes into the world with a genetic blueprint. All the knowledge the infant subsequently acquires is determined by the infant's genetic code.
• B) An infant comes into the world with a genetic blueprint, but his or her knowledge can be shaped through sensory experiences in the world.
• C) An infant comes into the world knowing nothing. The infant's genetic blueprint largely overrides the knowledge acquired through his or her sensory experiences in the world.
• D) An infant comes into the world knowing nothing. The infant then acquires all of his or her knowledge through sensory experiences in the world.

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Definitions:

Visual-Motor Coordination

The ability to coordinate visual perception with body movements, important in tasks ranging from writing to playing sports.

Motor Development

Refers to the progression of muscle coordination, strength, and the ability to move and control physical actions in infants and young children.

Crawling

A form of locomotion achieved by moving on all fours, typically one of the first ways infants learn to move independently.

Creeping

A form of locomotion seen in infants where they move forward on their hands and knees.