topic 2- prenatal growth

Question 1

definition of MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

Answer 1

development of movement

Question 2

definition of MOTOR LEARNING

Answer 2

motor changes relatively permanent but not age related

Question 3

definition of MOTOR BEHAVIOUR

Answer 3

both development & learning

Question 4

definition of MOTOR CONTROL

Answer 4

study of neural, physical & behavioural aspects of movement

Question 5

historical perspectives on development (3)

Answer 5

1- maturation perspective
2- information processing perspective
3- ecological perspective

Question 6

1- maturation perspective

Answer 6

-genetics & hereditary are responsible for motor development
-developmental changes come in predictable predetermined order
-motor development is automatic
-maturation of nervous system to appearance of new skills

Question 7

2- information processing

Answer 7

-focuses on behavioural/environmental causes of development
-brain acts as computer

Question 8

3- ecological perspective

Answer 8

accounts for constraints in body & out
-all systems play a role
(dynamical & perception action approach)

Question 9

3- ecological perspective
DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS APPROACH

Answer 9

body self organizes
motor system is capable of adjusting itself
-motor system reorganizing action causing fingers to tap at same time