In various cultures,mothers stimulate infants' motor development through techniques such as stroking,massaging,or stretching.These infants
A)often reach milestones later than children without the physical stimulation.
B)often reach milestones at the same time as children without the physical stimulation.
C)often reach milestones earlier than children without the physical stimulation.
D)are not consistent enough in their development to draw conclusions.

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Various research studies have shown that mothers (and caregivers) who provide physical stimulation such as stroking, massaging, or stretching to infants can enhance their motor development. Infants who receive such physical stimulation often reach milestones like sitting up, crawling, and walking earlier than children who do not receive such stimulation. Thus, option (C) is the best choice.

In Various Cultures,mothers Stimulate Infants' Motor Development Through Techniques Such