Lorenzo first develops the ability to control his chest,then his arms,then his hands,and finally his fingers.This progression of motor development is called the ____.

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The proximodistal principle of motor development states that children's abilities to control their muscles and movements develop from the center of their bodies (proximal) outward to their extremities (distal). This means that children first gain control of large muscle groups close to their trunk before gaining control of smaller muscle groups in their hands and fingers. This process is evidenced by Lorenzo's progression of motor development from controlling his chest, then arms, then hands, and finally fingers. Therefore, the best choice is D) proximodistal principle.

Lorenzo First Develops the Ability to Control His Chest,then His