At 6 Months of Age, Alexandra Could Reach Out and Grab

question 162

Multiple Choice

At 6 months of age, Alexandra could reach out and grab a toy with her hand, but was unable to pick up a small toy with her finger and thumb until she was 9 months of age. This illustrates what developmental trend?

• A) patterned-response trend
• B) gross-to-specific trend
• C) cephalocaudal trend
• D) differentiated-to-integrated trend

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Definitions:

Displaced Granitic Rocks

Granitic rocks that have been moved from their original position by geological forces, often resulting in altered landscapes.

Continents

Large landmasses on Earth's surface, distinguished by convention rather than any strict criteria, typically identified by geographical and cultural factors.

Continental Shield

Large geographical areas composed of ancient, stable, and relatively flat Precambrian rock that form the cores of continents.

Exposed Rocks

Rocks that are visible on the Earth's surface without being covered by soil, vegetation, or other materials.