The ability to control the large movements of the body is called:
A) small motor development.
B) fine motor development.
C) gross motor development.
D) physical motor development.

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Gross motor development refers to the ability to control large movements of the body, such as crawling, walking, jumping, and running. Small motor development (option A) refers to the development of fine motor skills, such as grasping and manipulating objects with fingers. Fine motor development (option B) specifically involves motor control of smaller muscles in the body, particularly the hands and fingers. Physical motor development (option D) is not a commonly used term in developmental psychology.

The Ability to Control the Large Movements of the Body