Question

when an infant progresses from crawling to walking an advancement in the infants _________ has occurred.

a. gross motor skills
b. simple motor skills
c. complex motor skills
d. fine motor skills

please select the best answer from the choices provided

( ) a
( ) b
( ) c
( ) d

Explanation:

Identify the type of motor skills involved in crawling and walking

Crawling and walking require the coordination of large muscle groups in the arms, legs, and torso, which are classified as gross motor skills.

Evaluate the given options

• A. gross motor skills: Correct, as these involve large muscle movements.
• B. simple motor skills: Incorrect, not a standard developmental classification here.
• C. complex motor skills: Incorrect, not the standard term for large muscle movements.
• D. fine motor skills: Incorrect, as fine motor skills involve small muscle movements (e.g., writing, grasping).

Answer:

• A. gross motor skills (Correct answer)
• B. simple motor skills
• C. complex motor skills
• D. fine motor skills