Which of the Following Is an Example of Proximodistal Pattern

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of proximodistal pattern of growth?

• A)Abbey learning to sit first before learning to stand or crawl
• B)Alex learning to move his eyes before learning his first words
• C)Colin learning to stare at moving objects before trying to touch them with his hands
• D)Polly learning to grab the objects with her whole hands before learning to pick them up with her fingers

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Definitions:

Longitudinal

A type of study or research design where the same group of individuals is observed over a prolonged period to detect changes or developments.

Antidepressants

A class of drugs designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Cross-Sequential

A research design that involves studying different participants of various ages over time to understand changes across the lifespan.

Longitudinal Study

Research that follows the same subjects over a long period of time, collecting data at multiple intervals to observe changes or developments.