Which statement is not a principle of neuromaturational theory? A) Movement progresses from primitive reflex patterns to voluntary movement. B) The sequence and rate of motor development are consistent among infants and children. C) Low-level skills are prerequisites for certain high-level skills. D) Development occurs through an interplay between the environment and the child's ability.

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Neuromaturational theory emphasizes that development is primarily driven by biological maturation, rather than by interaction with the environment. Thus, it does not typically account for the role of environmental factors in development, making option D the statement that is not a principle of this theory.

Which Statement Is not a Principle of Neuromaturational Theory