In the development of motor skills, such as sitting, standing, and walking, the major force guiding the emergence of these skills seems to be
A) assimilation.
B) scaffolding.
C) learning.
D) maturation.

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Maturation refers to the biological unfolding of skills and abilities based on a genetically determined timeline. Therefore, the development of motor skills, such as sitting, standing, and walking, is largely guided by maturation. While learning, assimilation, and scaffolding may play a role in enhancing and refining these skills, they are not the primary driving force in their emergence.

In the Development of Motor Skills, Such as Sitting, Standing