Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Beulig, Alfred
Keywords
Primitive Reflexes, Mammals, Physics, Therapy, Cognitive Disorders
Area of Concentration
Natural Sciences
Abstract
Primitive reflexes are involuntary responses to particular stimuli that have been observed throughout the developmental stages of mammals. Stereotypically, they emerge in utero and become unobservable within twelve months postnatal. Neurologists and therapists have used the retention and/or reemergence of primitive reflexes as a strong indicator of cognitive impairment. However, there is a noticeable disconnect between the fundamental mechanisms of primitive reflexes and clinical application of therapies. The purpose of this thesis is to clarify the biological and physical fundamental mechanisms through previous published works. Naively, this thesis was originally intended to use physics to create more effective therapies for cognitive disorders. Upon completion, physics is now used more realistically to improve biological analyses by strengthening or weakening preexisting biological concepts.. . .
Recommended Citation
Myers, Elaine, "The Biological and Physical Components of Primitive Reflexes and the Implications of Reemergence Later in Life" (2016). Theses & ETDs. 6483.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6483