Motor behavior, learning, development

Question 1

Describe reflex motor behavior theory

Answer 1

Reflexes occur at all levels of NS

Add and subtract reflexes at all different levels to produce movement

Question 2

Describe hierarchical motor behavior theory

Answer 2

Add the cortex to control reflexes

Accounted volitional movement

Damage to cortex “release phenomena” or positive signs

Question 3

Describe stage motor behavior theory

Answer 3

Must complete one stage prior to progressing to another

Primitive reflexes must be integrated before milestones can be achieved

Question 4

Describe mobility

Answer 4

available range of motion

ability to initiate the motion

Question 5

Describe stability

Answer 5

ability to maintain a position once placed

co-activation around the joints

Question 6

Describe controlled mobility

Answer 6

Weight shifting

Moving proximal over a fixed distal point

Independent assumption of a posture

Question 7

Describe a skill

Answer 7

ability to perform functional activities including aspects of all prior stages

free/moving distal

Question 8

Rood’s rules of sensory input

Answer 8

Fast, brief stimulus produces large, synchronous output

Fast repetitive sensory input produces a maintained response

Maintained sensory input produces a maintained response - often used for relaxation but also can be contraction

Slow, rhythmical, repetitive sensory input deactivates body and mind

Question 9

Cognitive/early motor learning stage

Answer 9

Visual guidance

Trial and error

Benefits from manual guidance and frequent feedback

Question 10

Autonomous/final motor learning stage

Answer 10

Proprioceptive control

Few errors

Hands-off and honing skill