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Reaching in the dark

J G Wishart, T G Bower, J Dunkeld

    Perception
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Infant reaching for sounds in the dark initially declines then improves. This U-shaped curve in auditory reaching likely reflects developmental changes in motor skills and self-perception, not hearing ability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental psychology
    • Infant motor development
    • Sensory perception

    Background:

    • Infants' ability to reach for objects changes significantly during early development.
    • Auditory perception and motor skills are crucial for object interaction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the developmental trajectory of reaching for auditory targets in infants.
    • To identify the underlying mechanisms responsible for observed changes in reaching behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study tracking infant reaching behaviors towards sound-emitting objects in a dark environment.
    • Analysis of reaching success rates and kinematic data over different infant age groups.

    Main Results:

    • A U-shaped function was observed: reaching declined in early infancy and subsequently recovered.

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  • The decline and recovery are best explained by maturational changes in reaching, perception of success, and body schema development.

    • Conclusions:

    • The auditory system's development does not appear to follow a U-shaped curve in relation to this behavior.
    • Developmental changes in motor control and self-awareness are key factors influencing infant auditory reaching patterns.