Why would parents encourage dependence resulting in the delay of motor milestones?
A. Because the attachment created by dependence outweighs the benefit of motor skills.
B. Because in their particular culture, certain motor skills may be dangerous, such as crawling in environments with reptiles on the ground.
C. Because parents who encourage dependence tend to be of lower socioeconomic status.
D. Because parents usually encourage dependence in infants with motor delays to begin with.
Answer: B
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