CH 6 Flashcards
Agnoisa-
inability to interpret sensations and hence to recognize things, typically as a result of brain damage.
Aproxia-
inability to perform particular purposive actions, as a result of brain damage.
ATNR-
The asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) is a primitive reflex found in newborn humans, but normally vanishes around six months of age.
Authentic Assessment-
Authentic assessment is the measurement of “intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful,” as compared to multiple choice standardized tests.
Body schema-
AWARENESS OF BODY PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS.
Brain stem reflexes-
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Depth Perception-
the ability to perceive the relative distance of objects in one’s visual field.
Developmental landmarks-
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Fine Motor skills-
Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscle movements which occur in body parts such as the fingers, usually in coordination with the eyes
Form constancy-
In physics, a dimensionless physical constant (sometimes fundamental physical constant) is a universal physical constant that is dimensionless – having no unit attached, so its numerical value is the same under all possible systems of units
Fundamental movement patterns-
the essential movements required to move through out enviorment
Gross motor skills-
Gross motor skills are the abilities usually acquired during infancy and early childhood as part of a child’s motor development.
motor development-
In neurology, the term motor neuron (or motoneuron) classically applies to neurons located in the central nervous system (CNS) that project their axons outside the CNS to directly or indirectly control muscles.
Perception-
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
MOTOR ABILITIES
GENERAL CAPACITIES OR CHARACTERISTICS THAT ARE RELATED TO THE ABILITY TO PERORM MOTOR SKILLS.
