Psychology 2040A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Arnold Gesell, Moro Reflex, Cochlear Nerve

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Motor development comes about through the unfolding of a genetic plan or maturation (through observation) Dynamic system theory: assemble motor skills for perceiving and acting. Must perceive something in environment that motivates them to act. Occurs when infant"s cheek is stroked or side of mouth is touched. Response -> infant turns its head towards the side that was touched to find something to suck. Occurs when infant automatically sucks an object placed in their mouths. Enables newborns to get nourish before associating a nipple with food. Occurs in response to a sudden intense noise of movement. Response -> arches back, throws head back, flings out arms and legs then rapidly closes arms and legs. Believed to be a way of grabbing support while falling. Some reflexes continue to be important through life. Some reflexes tend to disappear infants brain matures and gain voluntary control. Posture is linked with sensory information that tells us where we are in space in space.

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