What emerges in the context of control parameters?
Balance
Control parameters are variables that influence the state of a system.
What are control parameters?
Variables that vary from trial to trial affecting system behavior
They influence how systems respond in different contexts.
Define ‘Degrees of freedom’ in motor behavior.
The number of independent ways in which a system can move.
What does the Systems Theory of Motor Control emphasize?
The interaction between various control parameters in motor behavior.
What is the focus of Developmental Systems Theory?
The interplay between genetic and environmental factors in development.
Name the two key components of Environment-Genetic Interactions on Health.
- Genes
- Environment
What does Behavioral Genetics study?
The role of genetics in behavior.
Fill in the blank: Epigenetics is the science of what causes _______ to be expressed.
genes
What does ‘Nature-Nurture’ refer to?
The influence of genetics and environment on behavior.
Differentiate between Genotype and Phenotype.
- Genotype: Genetic makeup
- Phenotype: Observable characteristics
What is Heritability?
The proportion of variation in a trait attributable to genetic factors.
What is the focus of Prevention Science?
- Risk reduction
- Competence promotion
- Resilience
According to Life Course Theory, what influences tomorrow’s health?
Today’s experiences and exposures.
What are Health trajectories affected by?
Critical or sensitive periods.
What factors influence health beyond genetics?
Inequality in health reflects more than genetics and personal health.
List key terms associated with Life Course Theory.
- Health trajectories
- Early programming
- Sensitive periods
- Cumulative impact
- Risk and protective factors
What is the role of the Musculoskeletal system in motor control?
It serves as the effector system.
Differentiate between Agonist and Antagonist.
- Agonist: Muscle that initiates movement
- Antagonist: Muscle that opposes movement
List the systems involved in postural control.
- Sensory
- Motor
- Environment
What are the stages of Family Development in stages 1-3?
- Stage 1: Family of origin experiences
- Stage 2: Leaving home
- Stage 3: Pre-marriage stage
What is the developmental task of Stage 2: Leaving home?
- Differentiation of self from family
- Developing adult relationships
- Financial independence
What happens in Stage 4: Childless couple stage?
Developing a way to live together both practically and emotionally.
What is the developmental task of Stage 6: Family with adolescents?
Adjusting parent-child relationships to allow adolescents more autonomy.
What is the focus of Stage 8: Later family life?
- Coping with physiological decline
- Valuing the wisdom of the elderly
