The proximodistal trend in physical development suggests that infants will be able to control their
A) shoulders and arms before they can control their hands and fingers.
B) shoulders and arms before they can control their hips and legs.
C) hips and legs before they can control their shoulders and arms.
D) hands and fingers before they can control their shoulders and arms.

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The proximodistal trend refers to the pattern of development that occurs from the center of the body outward. This means that infants gain control over their shoulders and arms before they develop control over their hands and fingers.

The Proximodistal Trend in Physical Development Suggests That Infants Will