Michael has been keeping a journal of his infant son's development. Looking back over the entries he sees that his son could wave his arms and hands to knock things over before he could pick up a toy. Michael is noticing the _____ pattern of growth.
A) proximodistal
B) cephalocaudal
C) proximocaudal
D) cephalodistal

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The proximodistal pattern of growth refers to the development that starts from the center of the body and moves towards the extremities. This means that infants gain control over their arms before their hands and fingers, which aligns with Michael's observation.

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