Principles of Development
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In the study of child development, under which major principle of development do the 'Proximodistal Trend' and 'Cephalocaudal Trend' fall, and what is their actual manifestation in the context of physical control?
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Understanding the Principle of Directionality in Child Development
In child development, the 'Principle of Directionality' determines that physical and motor development follows a definite and predictable sequence.
- Cephalocaudal Trend: Development proceeds from the head downwards to the feet.
- Proximodistal Trend: Development and motor control are established from the center of the body (spinal cord and torso) outward to the peripheral limbs (hands, feet, and fingers).
Therefore, option B accurately defines both concepts and their role in motor control.
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