Motor Development

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to motor development, including reflexes, motor skills, and dynamic systems theory.

Reflexes

Unlearned and automatic responses to stimuli.

Permanent Reflexes

Reflexes that remain throughout life, such as breathing, blinking, and pupillary reflex.

Survival Reflexes

Reflexes like rooting and sucking that disappear after 3-4 months.

Primitive Reflex

Reflexes that appear and disappear during early infancy.

Moro Reflex

A primitive reflex that disappears after 3-4 months.

Grasping Reflex

A primitive reflex that typically disappears after 3-4 months.

Babinski Reflex

Primitive reflex that disappears after 9-12 months.

Swimming Reflex

Primitive reflex that typically disappears after 6-7 months.

Stepping Reflex/grasping

A primitive reflex that typically disappears after 3-4 months.

Spinal Galant Reflex

A primitive reflex that disappears after 3-6 months.

Tonic Neck Reflex

A primitive reflex that typically disappears after 2 months.

Cortical Control

Voluntary control that develops as reflexes disappear.

Gross Motor Skills

Physical skills that involve large body movements.

Motor Milestones

Developmental markers for gross motor skills at specific ages.

Fine Motor Skills

Physical skills involving small, precise movements.

Ulnar Grasp

A type of grasp that occurs around 4-5 months.

Pincer Grasp

A type of grasp that develops around 9 months.

Dynamic Systems Theory

Theoretical framework emphasizing the interaction between biology and experience in development.

Motivation in Development

The role of infant motivation, attention, perception, and cognition in their development.

U-Shaped Motor Development Pattern

A pattern of motor development where skills may improve and then regress before maturing.

Age-related Milestones

Expected physical developmental achievements at specific ages.