Which of the following statements is supported by research on sex differences in motor skills?
A) Parents tend to foster sex-stereotypic physical activities in their children.
B) Sex differences in motor skills are largely due to genetically based differences.
C) Differences in physical capacity between boys and girls increase rapidly, beginning in infancy.
D) Boys and girls are usually channeled into similar physical activities.

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Research has shown that parents tend to encourage sex-stereotypic physical activities in their children, such as dolls for girls and toy trucks for boys, which may contribute to gender differences in motor skills.

Answer: B 
 While genetics may play a role in some physical differences between males and females, research has not supported the idea that sex differences in motor skills are largely due to genetic factors.

Answer: D 
 Historically, boys and girls have often been encouraged to engage in different physical activities, which may contribute to differences in motor skills. However, in recent years there has been a push towards encouraging girls to participate in more traditionally male-dominated activities, such as sports and weightlifting.

Note: Option C is not supported by research; there is no evidence to suggest that differences in physical capacity between boys and girls increase rapidly from infancy.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Sex