Which of the following statements about individual differences in motor skills during early childhood is true?
A) Girls can run slightly faster than boys.
B) Girls can broad-jump slightly farther than boys.
C) Girls have an edge over boys in fine-motor skills.
D) Girls are ahead of boys in skills that emphasize force.
Answer: C
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