Edward is a newborn. As expected he cannot sit alone, nor can he support his own body weight. Developmentalists would observe that Edward has yet to develop:

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Voluntary postural control refers to the ability to maintain one's body in an upright position against gravity. This is a developmental milestone that typically emerges around 4-6 months of age. Since Edward is a newborn, he has yet to develop this ability. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. A spinal cord is present at birth and necessary for basic bodily functions, so option A is incorrect. Posture (whether good or bad) is not something that can be expected of a newborn, so options C and D are also incorrect.

Edward Is a Newborn