During middle childhood, sex differences in motor skills show that girls have an edge over boys in ________
A) gross-motor skills such as throwing and kicking
B) fine-motor skills such as handwriting and drawing
C) socially-valued athletic performance
D) participation in individual and team sports
Answer: B
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