Final - Sensory Integration Flashcards
1
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Define sensory integration:
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Sensory processing + Sensory modulation = sensory integration
2
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What is sensory processing?
A
How we receive and make sense of information in the environment
3
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What is sensory modulation?
A
The ability to generate appropriate responses to our senses
4
Q
What is the arousal theory?
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Arousal is a state of the nervous system - arousal theory describes how alert one feels
5
Q
Hyper responsive means _, for example:
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Over responsive, for example crying when hearing sound
6
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Hypo responsive means _, for example:
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Under responsive, for example being very touchy (not sensitive to touch so wanting a lot of it)
