Lecture 6 Flashcards
Spontaneous:
movements not caused by known external stimuli
Reflexive:
stereotypical responses elicited by specific external stimuli
Original theory for spontaneous behaviour:
- extraneous
- no purpose
Current theory for spontaneous behaviour:
- building blocks
- similar to some voluntary movements
Examples of spontaneous behaviour:
- spontaneous arm movements (resemble reaching)
- spontaneous kicking (resembles adult walking)
3 categories of reflexes:
- primitive
- postural
- locomotor
Reflexive movements occur quickly after onset of _____.
stimuli
Reflexes involve _____ muscle or ____ ____ of muscles (not ____ ____)
- single muscle
- specific group
- whole body
Reflexes cannot be ______ at any one time.
extinguished
Persistence of some reflexes may indicate ______ _____.
neurological problems
ATNR =
asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
ATNR starting position:
supine
ATNR stimulus:
turn head to one side
ATNR response:
same-side arm and leg extend
ATNR time:
prenatal to 4 months
ATNR warning signs:
persistence after 6 months
Palmer grasp reflex stimulus:
touch palm with finger or object
Palmer grasp reflex response:
hand closes tightly around finger or object
Palmer grasp reflex warning signs:
- persistence after 1 year
- asymmetrical reflex
STNR =
symmetrical tonic neck reflex
STNR starting position:
infant starts in supported sitting position
STNR stimulus:
- extend head and neck
- flex head and neck
STNR response:
- arms extend and legs flex
- arms flex and legs extend
Moro starting position:
supine
Moro stimulus:
shake head as by tapping pillow