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primitive reflex
primitive reflex A primitive reflex is an early, automatic movement pattern that is usually reduced or inhibited as the nervous system matures during normal development.
A primitive reflex is an early, automatic movement pattern that is usually reduced or inhibited as the nervous system matures during normal development. If these reflexes persist longer than expected or reappear later in life, they may be associated with differences in inhibitory control and sensorimotor integration.