The Term _____ Refers to the Fact That Physical and Motor

question 377

Multiple Choice

The term _____ refers to the fact that physical and motor skill development in infants tends to follow a top-to-bottom sequence.

• A) proximodistal trend
• B) cephalocaudal pattern
• C) temperamental trend
• D) quickening pattern

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Definitions:

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