Week 1.2 Theories of Motor Development Flashcards

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who came up with the nature theory, what was the name

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Arnold gesell

neural maturationist theory

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describe the neural maturationist theory

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  • preprogrammed brain,
  • CNS driven
  • primitive reflexes
  • motor milestones are the best way to monitor
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who cane up with the nurture theory, and what was it called

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cognitive theory, skinner

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what is the cognitive theory

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you are the product of the environment, learning and reinforcement

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McGraw looked at two boys, Jimmy and Johnny, what was the outcome

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Johnny was the weaker twin, but was given more in his environment, like roller-skates and Resistance training, Jimmy was not given this. Both reached the major milestones at the same time, regardless of the enviro. However, Johnny was stronger and more agile later in life.

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what did Bernstein say. example?

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that motor development was task specific, and not muscle specific. the task can be the same, but the muscles different
EXAMPLE: writing your name, right vs left hand.

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who came up with the dynamical systems theory

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Thelen

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what does the dynamical systems theory say

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motor tasks can be done in many ways, the brain and the enviro, and the body will all shape the development of movement

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elaborate on reflexive newborn stepping within the DST

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the stepping may be pre-programmed in spinal cord circuits, but the development will depend on the environment, individual, their strengths

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