Which description best illustrates proximodistal development in an infant?
A) Kick and to wave the arms, then learns to grasp the foot and pull it to the mouth
B) Roll over, then learns to follow an object with the eyes
C) Walk for several steps, then learns to run
D) Imitate speech-like sounds, then learns to speak a language
Ans: A
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