Mary notices that her 3-year-old seems to have difficulty when he tries to stop running. When coming to a quick stop, he often tips forward, nearly falling on his face. From a developmental perspective, this boy's difficulty most likely stems from having:
A) a higher center of gravity than an older child would have
B) weaker leg muscles than an older child would have
C) poorer peripheral vision than an older child would have
D) an underdeveloped inner ear, which will develop more fully by age 6

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As noted in the text, young children carry a greater proportion of their weight in their upper body than do adults, which gives them a higher center of gravity. Being top-heavy makes it more difficult to control body movements. In early childhood, children lose their balance more easily and have difficulty coming to a quick stop without tipping forward. They also have difficulty catching a large ball without falling backward.

Mary Notices That Her 3-Year-Old Seems to Have Difficulty When