Several researchers from an introductory psychology course observed infants, toddlers, and young children at a day care for one week. Over the course of the week, the researchers observed the gross and fine motor skills of all the children. After reviewing the data, the researchers were able to conclude that

(A) infants gain control of their arm muscles before they gain control of their neck muscles

(B) young children master fine motor skills more quickly than gross motor skills

(C) young children master gross motor skills more quickly than fine motor skills

(D) infants master using their fingers more quickly than their torso

(E) infants master controlling their feet more quickly than lifting their head

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Kyson Houston

Social Studies

20 July, 05:49

Several researchers from an introductory psychology course observed infants, toddlers, and young children at a day care for one week. Over the course of the week, the researchers observed the gross and fine motor skills of all the children. After reviewing the data, the researchers were able to conclude that

(A) infants gain control of their arm muscles before they gain control of their neck muscles

(B) young children master fine motor skills more quickly than gross motor skills

(C) young children master gross motor skills more quickly than fine motor skills

(D) infants master using their fingers more quickly than their torso

(E) infants master controlling their feet more quickly than lifting their head

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Frankfurter · Answer 1

(C) young children master gross motor skills more quickly than fine motor skills

Explanation:

In the research, the skills of children were investigated to determine if they have more gross motor skills or fine motor skills. The research was conducted for a week and based on the information provided in the question, it can be inferred that they have the ability to learn quickly gross than fine motor skills. The answer is option c.