What Happens During the Response Programming Stage of Motor Control

question 34

Multiple Choice

What happens during the response programming stage of motor control?

• A)The individual selects and identifies relevant stimuli based on many factors.
• B)The individual responds to the stimuli with a general plan for movement.
• C)The general plan for movement is converted into actual muscular actions.
• D)The individual interprets the stimulus produced by the movement during it.

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Definitions:

Pincer Grasp

The coordination of index finger and thumb to hold an item, an important developmental milestone in infants.

Crude Pincer Grasp

A developmental milestone in infants where they begin to grasp objects using their thumb and fingers in a less refined manner.

Piaget

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, known for his pioneering studies on the cognitive development of children.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental phase in infants, from about 4 to 8 months, characterized by repetitive actions intended to reproduce desirable effects.