Infants' Cognitive Development and Movement
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According to the maturational perspective on development, which part of the brain is primarily responsible for Equilibrium Reactions?

  • Spinal Cord
  • Brainstem
  • Midbrain
  • Cerebral Cortex (correct)

What type of movements occur without any apparent stimulation in infants?

  • Righting reactions
  • Reflexive movements
  • Sterotypie movements (correct)
  • Primitive reflexes

What did recent evidence suggest about the relationship between movement and brain development?

  • Movement only affects primitive reflexes
  • Movement has no effect on brain development
  • There is no interaction between movement and brain development
  • Brain development affects movement (correct)

What term is used to describe movements that are spontaneous and occur for no apparent reason?

<p>Spontaneous Movements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which researchers studied supine kicking by analyzing the position and timing of limb segments?

<p>Thelen and colleagues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Thelen and colleagues' study focus on?

<p>Supine kicking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Labyrinthine Righting Reflex?

<p>Facilitate equilibrium reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the Stepping reflex typically disappear?

<p>5 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which description best fits the Parachute Reflex?

<p>Legs extend when child is rapidly lowered toward the ground (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between primitive reflexes and postural reflexes?

<p>Postural reflexes are incorporated into general movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of locomotor reflexes?

<p>Facilitate voluntary gait (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the traditional belief regarding voluntary movement and reflexes?

<p>Reflexes must be completely inhibited for voluntary movement to occur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of infantile reflexes according to the text?

<p>To facilitate survival and interaction with the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Moro reflex in infants?

<p>Signifies possible injuries to one side of the brain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reflex is the Palmar Grasping reflex?

<p>Primitive reflex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do infantile reflexes occur according to the text?

<p>To stimulate sensory consequences and facilitate development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes postural reflexes according to the text?

<p>They maintain posture in a changing environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do infantile reflexes involve according to the text?

<p>Single muscles or specific muscle groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do primitive reflexes differ from postural reflexes according to the text?

<p>'Primitive' are involuntary stereotyped responses while 'postural' are voluntary. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Doll-eye reflex in infants?

<p>Stimulates vestibular development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of infantile reflex is characterized by a fanning out of toes in response to a stimulus on the sole of the foot?

<p>Babinski Reflex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of persistent Moro reflex according to the text?

<p>Delayed sitting and head control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Palmar Grasping Reflex involve closing tightly around according to the text?

<p>An object or finger touched in palm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an infant's body does the Symmetric tonic neck reflex involve according to the text?

<p>Arms and neck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the maturational perspective on development suggest about the role of the CNS in guiding early motor behavior?

<p>The CNS is the only factor influencing early motor behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe movements like supine kicking that occur without any apparent stimulation?

<p>Spontaneous movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to recent evidence, how does brain development interact with movement?

<p>Movement also affects brain development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of movements do Thelen and colleagues specifically focus on in their study?

<p>Spontaneous movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do spontaneous (stereotypic) movements like supine kicking differ from reflexive movements?

<p>Reflexive movements only occur in response to stimuli, but spontaneous movements do not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it significant that certain infant movements occur in the absence of any stimuli?

<p>It challenges earlier assumptions and highlights interactions between movement and brain development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Derotative Righting Reflex according to the text?

<p>To aid in the development of equilibrium reactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category describes the role of reflexes as a byproduct of the developing neurological system?

<p>Structural roles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Locomotor reflexes and voluntary movement according to early researchers?

<p>Reflexes inhibit voluntary movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Parachute Reflex in infants?

<p>To extend legs when tilted backwards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do postural reflexes differ from primitive reflexes according to the text?

<p>Postural reflexes are incorporated into general movements, unlike primitive reflexes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of response is elicited by the Swimming Reflex in infants according to the text?

<p>Facilitation of equilibrium in motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current theory regarding movements in infants?

<p>Movements are building blocks for voluntary movements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do infantile reflexes occur according to the text?

<p>To promote survival and facilitate interaction with the environment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do postural reflexes play according to the text?

<p>Facilitate posture maintenance in a changing environment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex?

<p>Help with vestibular development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do primitive reflexes differ from postural reflexes as per the text?

<p>Primitive reflexes involve the whole body, while postural reflexes involve specific muscle groups. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of persistent Moro reflex according to the text?

<p>Delayed sitting and head control. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of movement is characterized by sudden extension of arms and legs after gently lowering the baby's head?

<p>Moro Reflex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the Palmar Grasping reflex?

<p>The hand closes tightly around an object (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary stimulus for the Sucking Reflex?

<p>Touching the face above or below the lips (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between primitive and postural reflexes according to the text?

<p>Primitive reflexes are involuntary and stereotyped, while postural reflexes are voluntary and adaptive. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of Doll-eye Reflex?

<p>Eyes open and close repeatedly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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