Thelen argues that the stepping reflex does not actually disappear in the first year but instead is restricted by:
A) infants' bundling and clothing.
B) parents' fears of falls.
C) their weight and limited muscle strength.
D) their inability to swim.

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Thelen's research suggests that the stepping reflex in infants does not disappear but is instead inhibited by their increased weight relative to their muscle strength, making it difficult for them to lift their legs in the same way they could when they were lighter.

Thelen Argues That the Stepping Reflex Does Not Actually Disappear