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Spatial awareness involves making decisions about an object's positional changes. What is the correct order of the developmental phases?

  1. The location of objects in relation to one's own body in space; and locating more than one object in relation to each object and independent of one's own body

  2. Finding more than one object in relation to each object; and the location of objects in relation to one's own body in space

  3. Locating more than one object independent of one's own body; and the location of objects in relation to one's own body

  4. The location of objects in relation to one's own body; locating more than one object in relation to one's own body

The correct answer is: The location of objects in relation to one's own body in space; and locating more than one object in relation to each object and independent of one's own body

The correct order of the developmental phases in spatial awareness begins with understanding the location of objects in relation to one's own body in space. This foundational phase is crucial as it helps individuals develop a sense of how their body interacts with and perceives other objects around them. As they become adept at this basic spatial understanding, they then advance to the next phase, which involves locating more than one object in relation to each other and independent of their own body. This progression from self-referential spatial awareness to an understanding of spatial relationships between multiple objects illustrates the growth of cognitive and perceptual skills. In this context, the other options do not follow the logical developmental sequence. For instance, beginning with relationships between multiple objects before establishing a sense of one’s own body in space would overlook a critical aspect of how spatial awareness typically develops. Each step builds upon the previous one, and understanding one's own position is essential for later grasping how multiple objects relate to one another.