Children who have early crawling experience perform better than those who do not on tests of motor skills in early childhood (Haywood & Getchell, 2008). This implies that
A) experience makes no difference as these skills are based on maturation.
B) genetics makes no difference as these skills are based on experience.
C) early experience may affect development of motor skills.
D) boys begin utilizing motor skills earlier than girls.

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The statement directly suggests that early crawling experience, which is a form of early experience, has a positive impact on the development of motor skills in children. This implies that such early experiences can indeed influence or affect the development of these skills, aligning with choice C.

Children Who Have Early Crawling Experience Perform Better Than Those