Touch Is by Far the Most Interesting and Necessary of the "Five

question 14

Multiple Choice

Touch is by far the most interesting and necessary of the "five senses". Any movement requires an acute awareness of one's body, which is gained through proprioception, an internal form of tactile sense. The sense of touch develops before all other senses in embryos, and is the main way in which infants learn about their environment and bond with other people. Interestingly, positive touch from others is

• A) not needed for a child's healthy development.
• B) less important to a child's development than making sure they eat the proper amount.
• C) necessary for an child's healthy development.
• D) less important than hearing for healthy development of a child.

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