01:830:101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Primitive Reflexes, Depth Perception, Kangaroo Care

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:101
• Professor: K.Brynildsen

Document Summary

Scientific study of patterns of change and stability in humans. Development - the pattern of movement or change that begins at conception and continues through the human lifespan. Reflexes - automatic responses to a specific stimulus. When the roof of the baby"s mouth is touched, the baby will begin to suck. When the corner of the baby"s mouth is stroked or touched - the baby will turn his or her head and open his or her mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking. Usually occurs when a baby is startled by a loud sound or movement. The baby throws back his or her head, extends out the arms and legs, cries, then pulls the arms and legs back in. Stroking the palm of a baby"s hand causes the baby to close his or her fingers in a grasp.