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The development of coordination.

J C Fentress1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4J1.

Journal of Motor Behavior
|June 1, 1984
PubMed
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This paper introduces a framework for understanding how coordinated action systems develop. It highlights the interplay of differentiation and integration, emphasizing pattern formation and complementary perspectives for analyzing developmental pathways.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Systems Theory
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Coordinated action development is crucial for complex behaviors.
  • Existing models often oversimplify the processes involved.
  • The rules governing action coordination during development remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel framework for analyzing the development of coordinated action systems.
  • To emphasize pattern formation as a central theme in coordinated action.
  • To address the dual problems of action dimension separation and higher-order configuration.

Main Methods:

  • Analyzing developmental processes through the lens of differentiation and integration.
  • Utilizing complementary perspectives to examine continuity-discontinuity and change-stability.

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  • Avoiding simplistic "unit" concepts of coordinated action.

    • Main Results:

    • The framework facilitates a more nuanced understanding of coordinated action development.
    • It highlights the importance of pattern formation in combining action dimensions.
    • The approach allows for the clarification of underlying developmental pathways.

    Conclusions:

    • A flexible framework is essential for studying the complex development of coordinated action.
    • Understanding the interplay of differentiation and integration is key.
    • Complementary analytical perspectives enhance the study of developmental pathways.