The term "movement" can refer to physical movement or to psychological movement, or changes in thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
In the context of physical movement, psychologists may study how the body moves and how movement is controlled, including how the brain and nervous system coordinate and control movement. They may also study how physical movement is related to psychological factors, such as emotion, motivation, and cognition.
In the context of psychological movement, psychologists may study how individuals change and grow over time, both on an individual level and as part of larger social and cultural movements. This may include studying how individuals change their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors in response to different experiences and influences, as well as how they adapt to new environments and situations.
Psychologists may also use movement as a therapeutic tool, such as in dance/movement therapy or in the use of physical exercises to improve mental and emotional well-being.
Description
Movement in the psychology context refers to the physical actions or gestures that individuals engage in. It can include both voluntary movements, such as walking or reaching for an object, as well as involuntary movements, such as facial expressions or reflexes. Movement is integral to understanding human behavior and can provide valuable insights into a person's emotional state, cognitive processes, and overall well-being. Psychologists often study movement patterns to assess motor skills, coordination, and developmental milestones in individuals of all ages. By observing and analyzing movement, psychologists can gain a deeper understanding of how the mind and body are interconnected and how they influence behavior.
Application Areas
- Motor skills assessment in children
- Therapies for movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease
- Body language analysis in nonverbal communication
- Sports psychology and performance enhancement
- Physical rehabilitation programs
Treatment and Risks
- Physical therapy to improve mobility and coordination
- Medication management for movement disorders
- Surgical interventions for severe motor impairments
- Risks of overexertion or injury during physical activities
- Potential side effects of medications used to treat movement disorders
Examples
- Observing a child's crawling and walking patterns to assess developmental milestones
- Using biofeedback techniques to help individuals improve their motor control
- Studying the impact of stress on body movements in a research setting
Similar Concepts and Synonyms
- Motor behavior
- Physical activity
- Kinetics
Articles with 'Movement' in the title
- Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale: The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale refers to a rating scale that was designed to measure involuntary movements known as Tardive Dyskinesia, a disorder that sometimes develops as a side effect of long-term treatment with neuroleptic ( . . .
- Collective movement: Collective movement refers to a large aggregation of individuals, widely dispersed across space and time, who strive to attain common goals, interests, or aspirations
- Conceptual change movement: Conceptual change movement refers to a discovery-oriented movement in education, highly compatible with Bruner’s theory, where the emphasis is on fostering discovery and mental reorganization rather than simply increasing the number of . . .
- Counterculture Movements: Counterculture Movements: Counterculture movements refer to social groups that reject and oppose the dominant cultural norms, values, and practices of their society
- Dance movement therapy: Dance movement therapy refers to a method of helping individuals integrate psychological and physiological processes so that they can better understand their own feelings, thoughts, and memories by expressing themselves through movement or . . .
- EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing): EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) : EMDR is the acronym of Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and refers to a technique for reducing fear or anxiety - based on holding upsetting thoughts in mind while . . .
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) refers to highly vontroversial therapy for trauma survivors in which a client attends to the image of the trauma, thoughts about the trauma, and the physical sensations of anxiety . . .
- Inclusion movement: Inclusion movement refers to the integration of individuals with disabilities into regular classroom settings, regardless of the severity of the disability
- Mental hygiene movement: Mental hygiene movement refers to a movement to treat mental patients more humanely and to view mental disorders as medical diseases. Other /More definition: Mental hygiene movement refers to the mid-19thcentury effort to improve care of . . .
- Non-rapid eye movement sleep: Non-rapid eye movement sleep (NonREM, NREM) refers to a type of sleep that is divided into four (4) stages. Usually about 75\% of the night is spent in Non-rapid eye movement sleep
- Particle-movement transformation: Particle-movement transformation is a transformational rule that accounts for the movement of particles such as up around noun phrases. Description- In psychology, particle-movement transformation refers to the process by which individuals . . .
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: Periodic Limb Movement Disorder refers to a disorder charaterized by repeated involuntary movement of the legs and sometimes arms during sleep. (Please see Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep or PLMS)
- Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep: Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep or PLMS refers to a sleeping disorder in which the patient's arms or legs jerk during sleep, causing brief arousals. (see also Periodic limb movement disorder)
- Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep: Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep: Rapid eye movement: rapid eye movement (REM) sleep refers to the periodic intervals of sleep during which the eyes move rapidly from side to side, and dreams occur, but the body is inactive
- Rapid eye movement sleep: Rapid eye movement sleep also known as REM is a stage of sleep that accounts for approximately two (2) hours of the total sleep cycle, with the average person experiencing as many as- six (6) cycles of REM in an eight (8) hour sleep period
Weblinks
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Summary
Movement in the psychology context encompasses a wide range of physical actions that individuals engage in, both voluntarily and involuntarily. Psychologists study movement patterns to gain insights into behavior, cognitive processes, and emotional states. This information can be crucial for assessing motor skills, developmental milestones, and overall well-being of individuals. By observing and analyzing movement, psychologists can better understand the mind-body connection and its impact on behavior.
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