The Sequence in Which Growth Starts at the Centre of the Body

question 65

Multiple Choice

The sequence in which growth starts at the centre of the body and moves toward the extremities is referred to as the

• A)proximodistal pattern.
• B)cephalocaudal pattern.
• C)hierarchical integration.
• D)independence of systems.

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Definitions:

System-1 Thinking

A fast, automatic, intuitive, and emotional way of thinking and decision-making, contrasted with more deliberate and logical System-2 thinking.

Situational Cues

Environmental or contextual signals that influence an individual's behavior, perception, or decision-making in specific situations.

Heuristic Shortcuts

Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions, sometimes leading to cognitive biases.

Stereotyping Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows individuals to make quick judgments about people or situations based on generalizations or stereotypes.