A baby lifts her head, then her head and shoulders.This is an example of the growth principle of
A)cycles of growth.
B)cephalocaudal growth.
C)proximodistal growth.
D)sequential growth.

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Cephalocaudal growth refers to the pattern of growth where development progresses from head to toe, with motor control and coordination first developing in the head and neck region before moving down to the torso and limbs. The example given of a baby lifting their head, then lifting their head and shoulders, is a clear illustration of this principle.

A Baby Lifts Her Head, Then Her Head and Shoulders