Which gross motor skill is generally expected in a healthy 7-month-old infant?
Correct answer: B. Sitting without support for a short period
- A. Walking independently across a room
- B. Sitting without support for a short period
- C. Climbing stairs while holding a rail
- D. Jumping with both feet from the floor
Explanation
Many healthy infants can sit without support at around 6 to 8 months. Independent walking, stair climbing, and jumping develop later and should not be expected at 7 months.
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