Gabe, at First, Holds the Beach Ball by Pulling the Ball

question 423

Multiple Choice

Gabe, at first, holds the beach ball by pulling the ball to his body with his arms. With increasing age, he begins to hold the ball with his hands and later with his fingertips. This progression of development illustrates

• A)the cephalocaudal pattern.
• B)the proximodistal pattern.
• C)habituation.
• D)assimilation.

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Definitions:

Causality

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) is understood to lead to another event (the effect) as a result.

Longitudinal Studies

Research designed to observe the same subjects over a period of time, allowing for the study of changes and developments.

Cross-Sectional Studies

Research designs in which subjects of different ages are studied at one point in time.

Developmental Trends

Describes the patterns and directions of growth, change, or progress in any developmental aspect over a period.