Developing the ability to grab with the full hand before the ability to pick up something with a finger and thumb is best considered to be an example of the:
A) gross-to-specific trend
B) proximodistal trend
C) cephalocaudal trend
D) differentiated-to-integrated trend

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The proximodistal trend refers to the development of skills starting from the center of the body and moving towards the extremities. In this case, the ability to grab with the full hand (which involves the larger muscle groups closer to the body) develops before the ability to pick up something with a finger and thumb (which involves the smaller muscle groups at the end of the limbs).

Developing the Ability to Grab with the Full Hand Before