The Fact That Children Begin Walking Later in Cultures in Which

question 161

Multiple Choice

The fact that children begin walking later in cultures in which they're discouraged from walking shows us that motor skill acquisition

• A) is influenced by environmental factors.
• B) is influenced by maturational factors.
• C) is very similar across cultures.
• D) is dependent on sensory development.

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Definitions:

Holophrases

Single-word expressions used by young children that convey complex meanings or sentences complete in thought.

Vocabulary

The set of words known and used by a person in speaking and writing.

Hand Babbling

Repetitive gestures and movements made by infants, analogous to the babbling sounds in early speech development, serving as a precursor to language acquisition.

Deaf Children

Young individuals who lack the ability to hear, either partially or completely, requiring specialized communication methods.