Professor Gill tells his class that the basal ganglia are very important for learning _____.
A. motor habits that are difficult to describe in words
B. repetitive motor behaviors like cutting with a knife
C. skills like ballet that include an element of balance
D. fine motor skills such as writing calligraphy
Answer: A
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