| Term 
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        | "automatic actions" 
 automatic motor responses and changes in autonomic nervous system
 
 MINimal conscious response to external environment
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        | Term 
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        | "postural reactions" 
 Testing: unable to imitate running stitch
 
 movement is associated with comfort
 some awareness of large objects in environment
 may assist caregiver with simple tasks
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | "manual actions" 
 testing: able to imitate running stitch, 3 stitches
 
 use of hands to manipulate objects
 may be able to perform a limited number of tasks with long-term repetitive training (ie: ADLs)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | "goal directed actions" 
 testing: able to imitate whip stitch, 3 stitches
 
 ability to carry out simple tasks through completion
 relies heavily on visual cues
 may be able to perform established routines but cannot cope with unexpected events
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | "exploratory actions" 
 testing: able to imitate single cordovan stitching using overt (physical) trial-and-error, 3 stitches
 
 new learning occurs
 may be usual level of function for 20% of population
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        | Term 
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        | "planned actions" 
 testing: able to imitate single cordovan stitch using covert (mental) trial-and-error
 
 absence of disability
 think of hypothetical situations, plan ahead to prevent mistakes
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