The Current Research in the Area of Locomotor Development by Thelen

question 55

Multiple Choice

The current research in the area of locomotor development by Thelen and colleagues supports the view that

• A) locomotor development has multiple phases.
• B) locomotor development results solely from maturational factors.
• C) locomotor development is based upon reflexes.
• D) locomotor development is solely a function of the baby's size and weight.

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