Psychology: What are Reflexes
Grade Level:
Multi
Subject:
Psychology
Prepared By:
Overview & Purpose
L. Korpics 2013-14
Education Standards Addressed
We are born with multiple reflexes. A reflex is an autonomic response that
that is protective or predictive. Infants are born with several that resolve by
APA (American Psychological Association)
Advanced Placement Guide – College Board
the age of two. Presence of these primary reflexes at an older age signify a
serious neurological issue and need to be evaluated.
Teacher Guide
Do Nows:
SWBAT: understand the purpose of
Look into each other’s eyes –
Puplillary Relex
What is the purpose of a reflex?
How are they different than
reaction?
reflexes, differentiate reflexes and reactions,
identify the primary reflexes, discuss the
presence of interneurons in the spinal cord
as a mode of transportation for these
autonomic responses. View clips of each
reflex and identify the types.
Student Guide
What are reflexes – reading
What are reflexes – fill-in diagram
Materials Needed
 Pen
 Notebook
 Text: “Psychology and
You”
 Readings: What are
reflexes
I DO: Reflexes Lecture
Stereotypes are universal: hero,wise man,
damsel in distress. Neuroticism as normal –
NOT abnormal Psych. Allport and how our
traits become us after we become our traits!
WE DO: Why would you want to test a
DTR?
Why would you want to test a Babinski?
When is a normal Babinski reflex
expected? What does an abnormal
Babinski mean? Abnormal DTR?
Notes/PowerPoint/ Inquiry/Discussion –
Reflex Clips: Babinski 1 & 2
Moro, Fencers or Tonic, (Coen’s),
Galant, DTR’s.
Discuss Results
(Describe the independent activity to
reinforce this lesson)
Assessment: Exit Quiz
THEY DO: Reading/diagram
Next Test: Consciousness – Reflex
section
Information
(Give and/or demonstrate necessary
information)
Verification
(Steps to check for student
understanding)
Activity
Other Resources
Smart board
Discuss: Which theory is
the most valid to you?