Multiple choice

Which of the following characterises development, starting with the head and brain areas and moving downward?

  1. Critical development

  2. Cephalocaudal development

  3. Progressive development

  4. Teratology development

  5. Proximodistal development

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cephalocaudal development in an infant characterises development as starting with the head and brain areas and moving downwards. He gains control of his head movement, then neck, shoulders, back, hips, legs and feet.