Question

When infants and toddlers achieve control over balance and posture that enables them perform actions such as sitting upright, crawling, and taking their first independent steps, they are using _____ motor skills.

Answer 1

Gross

Step-by-step explanation:

Gross motor skills are needed adequately for the growth and Independence of the child.Gross Motor Skill are refered to as movements that is associated with our large muscles like our leg, arms and others.thia gross motor skills takes place at different stages of the infant growth cycle e.g 0-3momth,3-6 months e.t.c each cycle stage has their unique characteristics.

Due to the growth of the muscles , a baby can then stand, to hold his/her head up, sit, crawl, walk e.t.c