Elizabeth spends a lot of time sitting at the piano, picking out melodies by trial and error. Her parents decide that they should probably provide her with piano lessons. Elizabeth's behavior is best considered an example of which of the following developmental concepts?
A) readiness
B) lateralization
C) egocentrism
D) functional subordination

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Learning any new skill-whether motor or cognitive-is easiest if the child is ready to learn. Readiness implies that a certain level of maturation has been achieved and that the necessary prerequisite skills are in place so that the child can profit from training.

Elizabeth Spends a Lot of Time Sitting at the Piano