Which statement below is consistent with the maturational view of motor development?
A) Preterm infants reach motor milestones later than do full-term infants.
B) Infants who spend the first two years of life lying on their backs walk at later ages than other children.
C) Infants who practice the stepping reflex daily walk earlier than those who do not.
D) Infants who spend time lying on their stomachs each day will crawl earlier.

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The maturational view of motor development emphasizes biological unfolding and that motor milestones are achieved in a fixed, predictable sequence based on the child's maturation. Preterm infants may reach motor milestones later than full-term infants because they have less time to grow and develop in the womb.

Note: B, C, and D are inconsistent with the maturational view as they suggest that environmental factors can influence the timing of motor development.

Which Statement Below Is Consistent with the Maturational View of Motor