With regard to handedness, which of the following statements is the MOST accurate?
A) Young babies tend to use both hands interchangeably, demonstrating no preference of one hand over another.
B) Most young babies tend to use their right hand predominantly, and remain right-handed later in their development.
C) Most young babies tend to use their left hand predominantly, and then change to right-handedness later in their development.
D) Most young babies tend to use their left hand predominant, and remain left-handed later in their development.

Question

With regard to handedness, which of the following statements is the MOST accurate?
A) ​Young babies tend to use both hands interchangeably, demonstrating no preference of one hand over another.
B) ​Most young babies tend to use their right hand predominantly, and remain right-handed later in their development.
C) ​Most young babies tend to use their left hand predominantly, and then change to right-handedness later in their development.
D) ​Most young babies tend to use their left hand predominant, and remain left-handed later in their development.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research suggests that young babies tend to use both their hands interchangeably, showing no preference for either hand. It is only as they develop further that they begin to show a stronger preference for one hand over the other.

With Regard to Handedness, Which of the Following Statements Is