Which statement below is consistent with the maturational view of motor development?
A) Preterm infants reach motor milestones later than do full-term infants.
B) Infants who spend the first 2 years of life lying on their backs walk at later ages than other children.
C) Infants who practice the stepping reflex daily walk earlier.
D) Infants who spend time lying on their stomachs each day crawl earlier.

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The maturational view of motor development emphasizes that motor milestones are largely determined by biological maturation. Therefore, it would make sense that preterm infants, who may have delayed biological maturation, would reach motor milestones later than full-term infants. Choices B, C, and D all involve environmental factors or activities that could influence the timing of motor milestones, which is not consistent with the maturational view.

Which Statement Below Is Consistent with the Maturational View of Motor