Developmental Psychology Includes the Study of Maturation, Which Includes the Development

Developmental psychology includes the study of maturation, which includes the development of physical processes and resultant changes in behavior. Which of the following statements is true of the connection between maturation and skill acquisition?

A) Maturation results in readiness for learning skills; if readiness is not reached, certain skills cannot be learned
B) Skill acquisition is a result of maturation
C) Some people do not experience maturation, and therefore cannot learn new skills
D) Skill acquisition is easiest before readiness through maturation is reached