Which of the following statements best illustrates the proximodistal principle of infant development?
A. The upper leg of an infant develops before the feet.
B. Infants explore the environment using a combination of action and perception.
C. The hands of an infant develop before the fingers.
D. Certain reflexes begin to appear even before birth.
Answer: C
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a. Behaviorist perspective b. Learning perspective c. Sociocultural perspective d. Biological perspective
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a. romantic relationships b. medical health c. academic performance d. job
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