Which developmental principle is demonstrated by the infant motor milestones of lifting one's head, pivoting the upper body, sitting, and finally standing?

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Shyla Ballard

14 July, 20:59

Which developmental principle is demonstrated by the infant motor milestones of lifting one's head, pivoting the upper body, sitting, and finally standing?

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Brendon Byrd · Answer 1

cephalocaudal sequence

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The cephalocaudal theory refers to the general pattern where the greatest growth occurs at the top of the body, i. e. the head, and gradually the physical development shifts downward: e. g. back, arms, spine, etc. It is a general pattern of physical and motor development with a continuum from infancy to puberty and follows a development pattern from head-to-toe.