Baby Betsy Can Skillfully Control the Movements of Her Trunk

question 193

Multiple Choice

Baby Betsy can skillfully control the movements of her trunk and shoulders, but not her hands and fingers. This illustrates which principle?

• A)The cephalocaudal trend for motor skills
• B)The proximodistal trend for motor skills
• C)A double standard for movement
• D)A movement rite of passage

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