Cephalocaudal development is demonstrated by the fact that infants can _________.
A) control their arms and legs before being able to hold up their heads
B) understand their location in space within a week after being born
C) hold up their heads before gaining control over other body parts
D) roll over on soft surfaces without harming their heads

Question

Cephalocaudal development is demonstrated by the fact that infants can _________.
A) control their arms and legs before being able to hold up their heads
B) understand their location in space within a week after being born
C) hold up their heads before gaining control over other body parts
D) roll over on soft surfaces without harming their heads

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cephalocaudal development refers to the pattern of growth where infants develop motor skills from the head down through the body. Thus, infants typically are able to hold up their heads before they gain control over their arms and legs.

Cephalocaudal Development Is Demonstrated by the Fact That Infants Can _________