After birth, a baby will gain control of the head and neck, then the trunk, followed by the legs. This is an example of what type of development?
A) Proximodistal development
B) Cephalocaudal development
C) Primary development
D) Fundamental development
E) Superior-inferior development

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Cephalocaudal development refers to the pattern of growth and development that occurs from the head down through the body, which is why babies gain control of their head and neck before their trunk and legs.

After Birth, a Baby Will Gain Control of the Head