Baby Kevin Can Accurately Reach for a Toy Bat and Grasp

question 91

Multiple Choice

Baby Kevin can accurately reach for a toy bat and grasp it in his hands,although he cannot yet stand on his feet.Only when he is older will he be able to control his legs well enough to stand.This pattern of development illustrates the _____ principle.

• A)proximodistal
• B)cephalocaudal
• C)centrifugal
• D)longitudinal

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Definitions:

Cumulative Nature

The characteristic of processes or effects that build up or increase in magnitude over time through successive additions.

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Inflammation of the larynx, often causing a hoarse voice or loss of voice.