Question

Which observation best exemplifies the cephalocaudal trend?

Options

• Infants grasp objects with their fingers before they lift their head.

• Infants lift their heads before sitting up or walking.

• Infants move their toes before waving their arms.

• Infants crawl before lifting their head.

Answer 1

Infants lift their heads before sitting up or walking.

Explanation:

Head control develops first under the cephalocaudal trend, followed by control of the trunk and legs.