5 Questions
What is described by the 'principle of proximodistal development'?
Development proceeds from the center of the body outward
According to the 'Cephalocaudal principle' of development, which of the following body parts do children gain control of first?
Head
At what age do children typically gain control of their legs and start to crawl, stand, or walk?
6 to 12 months of age
Which part of the body develops before the fingers and toes, according to the 'principle of proximodistal development'?
Hands
In cognitive development, what is an important ability related to learning similarities between things or classification?
Recognizing similarities between objects
Study Notes
Developmental Principles
- The principle of proximodistal development describes the development of body parts from the center of the body outwards (e.g., torso, arms, hands, fingers, and legs).
Cephalocaudal Principle
- According to the cephalocaudal principle, children gain control of their head and neck first, followed by their arms, and then their legs.
Motor Development
- Children typically gain control of their legs and start to crawl, stand, or walk at around 12-18 months of age.
Proximodistal Development
- According to the principle of proximodistal development, the torso develops before the extremities (arms, legs, hands, and feet), and the arms and legs develop before the fingers and toes.
Cognitive Development
- Classification is an important ability related to learning similarities between things, allowing children to group objects based on shared characteristics.
Test your knowledge of the principles of development with a focus on the cephalocaudal principle and its role in the direction of growth in children. Explore key concepts such as the progression of control from head to arms and legs, and the coordination of movement during early stages of development.
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