Human Development

Question 1

gestational age

Answer 1

age of the fetus or newborn in weeks from first day of mother’s last normal menstrual perod

Question 2

normal gestational period

Answer 2

38-42 weeks

Question 3

conceptual age

Answer 3

age of fetus or newborn in weeks since conception

Question 4

prenatal period of sensorimotor integration

Answer 4

responds to tactile stimuli first
reflex development
innate tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular reactions

Question 5

neonatal period of sensorimotor integration

Answer 5

1. vestibular system continues to be refined
2. visual system develops- responds to human faces and high contrast items placed 10 in from face
3. auditory system immature at birth and develops as infant orients to voices and sounds
4. tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular inputs are critical for development of body scheme

Question 6

first 6 months of sensorimotor integration

Answer 6

1. vestibular, proprioceptive, and visual systems integrate to lay foundation for postural control, which facilitates steady visual field
2. tactile and proprioceptive systems continue to be refined, laying foundation for somatosensory skills
3. Visual and tactile systems become more integrated as child reaches out to grasp objects, laying foundation for eye-hand coordination
4. Movement patterns transition from reflexive to voluntary and goal-directed