Baby Benjamin will reach out for a toy with his arm,but is NOT yet able to pick it up from the floor with his fingers and hands.Which developmental trend is illustrated by this example?
A) maturational
B) cephalocaudal
C) proximodistal
D) developmental

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This developmental trend refers to the sequence of development starting from the center of the body (proximal) and moving towards the extremities (distal). In this example, Benjamin's ability to reach out for a toy with his arm indicates the development of his proximal muscles, but he is not yet able to coordinate his fingers and hands to pick up the toy, which requires more distal muscle control.

Baby Benjamin Will Reach Out for a Toy with His