Which of the following characteristics of asynchronous growth violates the concept of proximodistal development?
a. Arms and legs mature before hands and feet.
b. Hands and feet mature before arms and legs.
c. Legs reach peak growth before shoulders and chest.
d. Shoulders and chest reach peak growth before legs.
B
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