Baby Kevin can accurately reach for a toy bat and grasp it in his hands,although he cannot yet stand on his feet.Only when he is older will he be able to control his legs well enough to stand.This pattern of development illustrates the _____ principle.

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The cephalocaudal principle describes the pattern of development that occurs from the head down. This means that infants develop control over their head and upper body before their lower body, which is why baby Kevin can grasp objects with his hands before being able to stand on his feet.

Baby Kevin Can Accurately Reach for a Toy Bat and Grasp