Olivia's baby daughter just raised her head after Olivia lay her on her stomach for the first time.Although her daughter is getting physically stronger,Olivia knows that it will still be several months before her baby will be able to sit up alone.Which of the following trends does is illustrated by this example?

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The trend illustrated in the example is cephalocaudal, which is the pattern of development that occurs from the head to the feet. In this case, the baby first develops the strength to lift her head, which is part of the upper body or "cephalic" region, before developing the ability to sit up, which involves the lower body or "caudal" region.

Olivia's Baby Daughter Just Raised Her Head After Olivia Lay