The pattern of development that proceeds from the central part of the body to the outer parts is
A) proximodistal.
B) cephalocaudal.
C) simple-to-complex.
D) general-to-specific.

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Proximodistal development refers to the pattern of growth and development that proceeds from the central part of the body (near the torso) to the outer parts (such as the fingers and toes). This means that a child's head, trunk, and arms develop before their hands, fingers, and feet. This pattern is the opposite of cephalocaudal development, which proceeds from head to tail. The options C and D do not describe specific patterns of development.

The Pattern of Development That Proceeds from the Central Part