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| genetically programmed, biological plan of development that is relatively independent of experience |
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- Center-outward direction of motor development
- Children gain control of torse before extremities
- i.e. They can sit before they can stand
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- Head-to-foot direction of motor development
- Children gain control of the upper portion of their bodies before the lower portion
- i.e. They are able to reach and grasp before they are able to walk
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- The average age at which children display various abilities
- 1 Month: While proe on stomach, can lift head
- 2 months: While prone on stomach, can lift chest; can roll from their side to their back
- 3 months: Can roll over; start reaching for objects
- 6-7 months:Can sit without support; stands by holding onto objects
- 8-10 months: Starts to crawl
- 11-12 months: "Cruising," walks by holding onto objects
- 12-18 months: walks alone
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