In Learning to Crawl,children Initially Depend on Their Arms to Propel

question 139

Multiple Choice

In learning to crawl,children initially depend on their arms to propel them and later shift to using their legs.This motor development sequence is an example of

• A) the cephalocaudal trend.
• B) the proximodistal trend.
• C) the cephalopedal trend.
• D) encephalitis.

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Definitions:

Toxoplasmosis

An infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, often contracted from cats or contaminated food.

Rubella

A contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash, also called German measles, and potentially dangerous to pregnant women due to its teratogenic effects.

Herpes

A viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2), which can cause oral and genital lesions.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, typically affecting the ability to hear higher frequencies.