Oropharyngeal control of hand-mouth coordination in newborn infants
Rochat, P; Blass, EM; Hoffmeyer, LB
HERO ID
1060873
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1988
Language
English
| HERO ID | 1060873 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1988 |
| Title | Oropharyngeal control of hand-mouth coordination in newborn infants |
| Authors | Rochat, P; Blass, EM; Hoffmeyer, LB |
| Journal | Developmental Psychology |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page Numbers | 459-463 |
| Abstract | This research identifies a coordinative structure of action that integrates hand and mouth activities within hours after birth. Infants in the supine position received 7 presentations of 12% sucrose solution. Differences in hand–mouth coordination relative to preceding and succeeding epochs of nonsucrose presentation were striking: 32% of the sucrose period was spent by infants with hands inside the mouth or in contact with it, and 18%, for the same measures during periods of nonsucrose delivery. In addition the hand was brought to the mouth 50% more often during the sucrose period. These data provide evidence for oropharyngeal control over intergration of gross motor patterns of hand movement as they relate to the mouth. A possible functional significance of these findings is discussed. |
| Doi | 10.1037//0012-1649.24.4.459 |
| Wosid | BCI:BCI198886107763 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |