Two-year-old Ruth encounters a surface that slopes down steeply. How is she likely to try navigating the slope?
A)she will attempt to walk down the slope
B)she will slide or scoot backwards
C)she will attempt to jump down the slope
D)she will refuse to navigate the slope

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Toddlers at this age may not yet have the balance and control to walk down a steep slope, and jumping may be too dangerous. Sliding or scooting backwards, however, allows them to use their legs to control their descent and maintain some stability. Refusal to navigate the slope is also a possibility, but B seems like the most likely choice given the options provided.

Two-Year-Old Ruth Encounters a Surface That Slopes Down Steeply