PSY 302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Plantar Reflex, Moro Reflex, Perceptual Learning
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Self-locomotion: fetus are moving in the womb. Rooting- touch the cheek and the infant head will turn toward it -- help with nursing and. Innate fixed patterns of action that occur in response to particular stimulation. Common neonatal reflexes - impt for the survival of the baby breast feeding fencer like they are falling - there may be a physical response -- characteristics of stretching arms, pulling arms in and crying. Stepping reflex- early kicking response , and not walking. Babinski reflex-- by stroking the bottom of the foot- the toes will extend. Moro reflex- response to sudden loss of support - could interrupt their sleep bc they feel. Tonic neck reflex- fencing reflex newborn position of arms and head in a way of a: crying- response to pain, need for attn. Prior research: stepping reflex disappears due to cortical maturation at around 2 months.
