In Prenatal Development, the Head and Its Features Grow in Size

question 93

Multiple Choice

In prenatal development, the head and its features grow in size and differentiation before the neck, shoulders, trunk, and limbs. What is this pattern of development called?

• A) proximodistal
• B) cephalocaudal
• C) sarcopenia
• D) lateralization

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A principle of behavior that emphasizes the role of reinforcement in conditioning behavior.

Motivation Theories

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Negative Reinforcement

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