The __________ hypothesis proposes that children have a biological predisposition to learn languages but lose this ability around puberty.

A good example of a fine motor skill is

using scissors to cut paper. swimming across a pool. roller-skating around the block. playing catch with a football.

Which of the following statements about individual differences in motor skills is true?

A) Parents tend to actively discourage girls from participating in athletic activities. B) Family income affects children's access to lessons needed to develop certain abilities. C) Boys are able to understand and process the rules of most athletic events more quickly than girls. D) Many low-SES children are less skilled in motor activities even when they are exposed to formal lessons.