At four months old, infants have developed the inner ear structures necessary to send signals to the brain about balance and spatial orientation. These cues, along with visual cues, help them maintain balance. Blindfolding would still allow them to use their inner ears to maintain balance.

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Most Four-Month-Olds

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Most four-month-olds

A) do not have the muscles necessary to keep their balance.
B) use cues from the inner ears to maintain balance.
C) use only visual cues to maintain balance.
D) cannot maintain balance if they are blindfolded.

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