In infancy, the primary factor influencing the attainment of the major motor milestones is
A) habituation.
B) learning.
C) experience.
D) maturation.

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Maturation refers to the biological growth and development of the child's body and brain, which play a significant role in reaching major motor milestones such as sitting, crawling, and walking. While learning and experience may also be factors, they are to a lesser extent than maturation. Habituation refers to a decrease in response to a repeated stimulus and is not directly related to motor development.

In Infancy, the Primary Factor Influencing the Attainment of the Major