Tilting the Foot Upward, Decreasing the Angle Between the Top

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tilting the foot upward, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front of the leg, is called:

• A)dorsiflexion.
• B)plantar flexion.
• C)extension.
• D)pronation.

Understand the role of schemas in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Recognize the developmental transitions in infants' ability to coordinate actions.

Understand primary circular reactions and their role in infants' learning.

Explain the development of motor skills and integration of sensory information in infants.

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Identical Twins

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Variability

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