Exercises in Which a Physical Therapist or a Machine Moves

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Short Answer

Exercises in which a physical therapist or a machine moves a patient's body part while the patient does not actively participate are ________ mobility exercises.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn through interacting with their environment using senses and motor actions.

Piaget

Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly regarding cognitive development and the stages of learning in children.

Formal Operational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which individuals develop the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Concrete Operational

The concrete operational stage is a phase in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 7 to 11 years develop logical thinking but are still mostly focused on concrete objects and situations.