KP100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Object Permanence, Palmar Grasp Reflex, Ossification
23 Jan 2018
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Begins to appear around the 4th week of life. Cortically controlled (higher components of the brain) Level of experience may often be a better predictor than age. Observable step-by-step changes in quantity and measurable changes in the body size. Qualitative system changes, both structural and functional in the body"s progress toward maturity. From those points close to the body"s center to those points close to the periphery or farthest from the body"s center. Includes head control; body control; upright posture: locomotion. Upper and lower body control follow head control. Ability to maintain upright posture frees the hands and arms for reaching and grasping. Evolves from children gaining the ability to position their bodies for movement from one location in space to another. Inefficient, highly variable arm and leg movements intended to propel the body forward. The culmination of the acquisition of voluntary movement. Enables children to gather information about their environment in a new way.
