Infants Control the Muscles of Their Trunk and Arms Before

question 90

Multiple Choice

Infants control the muscles of their trunk and arms before they control their hands and fingers, and they use their whole hands before they can control several fingers. This indicates a ________ pattern of growth.

• A) proximodistal
• B) cephalocaudal
• C) proximocaudal
• D) cephalodistal

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Definitions:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more frequent and severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.

Impulsiveness

The tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Inattention

The lack of focus or concentration on a task or environment.

Low Tolerance

A minimal level of patience or ability to endure something, especially discomfort, opposing opinions, or behaviors.