Which of the Following Statements Is True About Cephalocaudal Development

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about cephalocaudal development?

• A) Infants gain control over their lower legs, feet, and toes before gaining control over their hips and arms.
• B) The spinal cord develops more rapidly than the brain.
• C) Leg buds form before arm buds.
• D) Infants can sit up before they can crawl and walk.

---

Definitions:

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.

Behavior Potential

The likelihood of a specific behavior occurring, influenced by environmental factors and individual predispositions.

Reinforcement Value

The subjective attractiveness or desirability of a reward, which influences the likelihood of repeating the behavior that led to that reward.

Observational Learning

The process of learning by watching the actions and outcomes of others' behavior, then imitating or avoiding similar actions.