You can expect your newborn niece to be able to raise her head when on her stomach before she can sit. Which of the following trends is illustrated by this example?

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The trend illustrated by the example is cephalocaudal, which refers to the principle that development begins at the head and proceeds downwards towards the feet. In other words, the ability to raise the head is an early milestone in an infant's development, while sitting requires more lower body strength and coordination that will develop later on.

You Can Expect Your Newborn Niece to Be Able to Raise