AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
dynamic balance is
A
maintaining a controlled body position during task performance
B
sleep for 8 hours a day
C
dancing on a tightrope
D
listen with your eyes closed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Balance is the ability to maintain a controlled body position during task performance, whether it is sitting at a table, walking the balance beam or stepping up onto a kerb.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dynamic balance refers to the ability to maintain a position while moving, such as while walking, running, or standing up and throwing a ball. Both static and dynamic balance require the child’s center of mass to be balanced over his or her base of support.

Detailed explanation-3: -dynamic balance. Static balance is our ability to hold our body in a specific position and posture while dynamic balance is our ability to maintain balance while moving our body and walking. In static balance the body remains stationary, and the centre of mass is over the base of support.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dynamic balance assessment is an important measure of the postural stability that provides valuable information about the balance deficits in injured populations. Unfortunately, there are very few clinically-relevant tests available to quantify dynamic balance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Static balance refers to the ability to maintain an upright position such as standing on one leg while dynamic balance refers to the ability to maintain balance while moving such as hopping or skipping.

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