Regarding the motor skills of babies, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Motor skills simply emerge at the appropriate developmental ages.
b. Behaviors in infants are sudden and dramatic; one day, they are sitting without support, and the next day they are standing holding on to the furniture.
c. Babies tend to tune their motor skills over time, making their movements smoother and more effective.
d. Maturation is the only factor behind developing motor skills.


ANSWER: c

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