Childhood Reflexes in AP Psychology

Definition

Childhood reflexes are involuntary movements or actions that occur in infants and young children as a response to certain stimuli. These reflexes are automatic and do not require conscious control.

Related terms

Primitive Reflexes: These are innate reflex actions that appear in infancy and typically disappear as the child grows older, such as the Moro reflex (startle response) or sucking reflex.

Developmental Milestones: These are specific skills or abilities that children usually acquire by a certain age, such as crawling, walking, or speaking.

Sensory Integration: This term refers to how the brain processes and integrates information from different sensory modalities (sight, sound, touch) to produce appropriate responses and behaviors.