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From Non-Reaching To Reaching: A Micro-Analysis Of Group Differences In Movement Behavior Around Reach Onset., John Paul Connell

Doctoral Dissertations

The onset of reaching during infancy, a critical milestone influenced by developmental experiences, is the focal point of this research study. The individual differences in these experiences may significantly impact when infants achieve this milestone. Traditionally, the study of reaching onset has focused on the interplay between the visual and motor systems, with researchers often overlooking the motor system. However, a detailed analysis of motor behaviors is warranted, given the extensive research on the visual-motor system. This study, therefore, not only fills a gap in the existing research but also makes a significant contribution to the developmental psychology field and …