Which Is the Best Example of Cephalocaudal Development

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which is the best example of cephalocaudal development?

• A)Infant gains control over the arms before the hands.
• B)Infant can sit up before it can walk.
• C)Infant can roll over before it can grasp a small object.
• D)Infant can hear before it can see.

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Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum and diencephalon, responsible for processing sensory information and controlling motor functions.

Tectum

A part of the brain located in the midbrain that plays a role in auditory and visual reflexes.

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in coordinating movement, as well as aspects of learning and memory.

Allocortex

A type of cortical tissue in the brain characterized by fewer layers than the neocortex, involved in functions like emotion and memory.