The ability to control the large movements of the body is called ______.
A) small motor coordination
B) fine motor development
C) gross motor development
D) physical motor coordination

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Gross motor development refers to the ability to control and coordinate large movements of the body, such as walking, running, jumping, and throwing. Small motor coordination and fine motor development refer to the control of smaller, more precise movements, such as finger movements or hand-eye coordination. Physical motor coordination is not a recognized term in developmental psychology.

The Ability to Control the Large Movements of the Body