Which principle states that development moves from general, global behaviors to more specific and refined skills?
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Correct answer: General-to-specific principle
The general-to-specific principle (also called global-to-specific or from simple to refined) explains that broad or coarse movements/behaviors come first, followed by more precise, specialized skills.
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