New research into the process of motor development suggests that
A) development gradually unfolds in a sequence of pre-programmed physical changes.
B) progress is attributed to infants' experimentation and learning the consequences of their activities.
C) motor development progresses as children gain control over their hips and legs and then their shoulders and arms.
D) genetically programmed physical changes determine when a child crawls and walks.

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The research suggests that progress in motor development is attributed to infants' experimentation and learning the consequences of their activities rather than being pre-programmed or genetically determined. This aligns with the theory of dynamic systems, which suggests that development emerges from the interaction between the individual and their environment.

New Research into the Process of Motor Development Suggests That