Well-developed gross motor skills allow infants to become more independent. Independence is important because it:
A) is a prerequisite for the development of fine motor skills.
B) allows more and different kinds of interactions with the environment.
C) fosters greater numbers of dendritic connections in muscle tissue.
D) allows infants to strengthen the bonds with their primary caregivers.

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With greater gross motor skills, infants are able to move around and explore their environment more, which facilitates more and different kinds of interactions. This allows for more opportunities for learning and development. While independence may indirectly contribute to the development of fine motor skills by allowing infants to explore and manipulate objects more, it is not a direct prerequisite. There is also no evidence to suggest that independence fosters greater numbers of dendritic connections in muscle tissue. While strengthening bonds with primary caregivers is important, it is not the main reason why independence is important.

Well-Developed Gross Motor Skills Allow Infants to Become More Independent