AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which illustrates the simple-to-complex pattern of physical development for infants?
A
Reaching toward objects before picking up small objects
B
Rolling over before rolling across the floor
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the simple-to-complex pattern of infant physical development? Infants engage in simple tasks, then gradually undertake more complex ones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Infants physical development follows three basic patterns: Head to Foot. Near to Far. Simple to Complex.

Detailed explanation-3: -In cephalocaudal growth, growth starts from the head and moves down to the feet. In proximodistal growth, growth starts from the torso, or the body’s center, and moves outwards, to the arms and the legs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Play is a wonderful way to help a baby or toddler’s brain develop. Play might be a game, talking or singing to actively engage your child’s brain. “Peek-a-boo” and holding toys out to watch help a baby’s brain develop. Talk to your baby about what you are doing.

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