Research suggests that infants learn to perceive gravity and support
A) at birth.
B) at around six to eight months of age.
C) at around one to two months of age.
D) at the start of toddlerhood.

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Research suggests that infants learn to perceive gravity and support at around six to eight months of age. According to Gibson's theory of development, infants gradually learn to perceive the affordances (possibilities for action) of objects and surfaces in their environment, which includes the recognition of the gravitational force and the support needed for standing and walking. Infants' ability to perceive these affordances develops over time, with more complex skills emerging around six to eight months of age.

Research Suggests That Infants Learn to Perceive Gravity and Support