Growth and Development in Infancy Proceeds from the Head Downward

question 109

Multiple Choice

Growth and development in infancy proceeds from the head downward, which is known as the __________.

• A)head first, body second principle
• B)cephalocaudal principle
• C)proximodistal principle
• D)top-down principle

---

Definitions:

Minimizes

The process of finding the lowest value of a function, often relevant in optimization problems.

Residuals

The differences between observed and predicted values in a statistical model or analysis.

Actual Y Values

The observed values in a dataset or experiment that are compared against predicted values to assess model accuracy.

Predicted Values

Predicted values are the estimates obtained from a statistical model, indicating what the model suggests should be observed given specific conditions or inputs.