Question

Proximodistal principle states that in infancy:

(a) development proceeds from head to toe.

(b) development of language occurs rapidly as it is a sensitive period for development.

(c) Physical development occurs rapidly with the development of fine motor skills.

(d) the limbs continue to grow faster than the hands and feet.

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Physical development occurs rapidly with the development of fine motor skills.

The proximodistal principle states that in infancy physical development occurs rapidly with the development of fine motor skills.