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Human Development — Psychology STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsPsychologyHuman Development2 Marks
Question
Explain the proximodistal principle of development.
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Answer

  • The proximodistal principle describes the direction of development.
  • It states that the development proceeds from the center of the body to outward.
  • This means that the spinal cord develops before outer body parts.
  • The child’s arms develop before the hands and the hands and feet develop before the fingers and toes.

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