Observations concerning the phenomenology of early oral behavior
- Alternate Title(s):
- Some observations concerning the phenomenalogy [sic] of early oral behavior
- Contributor(s):
- Escalona, Sibylle K. (Sibylle Korsch), 1915-1996 Leitch, Mary. Menninger Foundation. Research Department New York University. Film Library.
- Publication:
- [New York, NY] : Distributed by New York University Film Library, c1951
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Child Development Child Exploratory Behavior Feeding Behavior Infant Oral Stage Sucking Behavior
- Genre(s):
- Instructional Film and Video
- Abstract:
- This film provides descriptive documentation of variations in oral behavior in infants under 24 weeks of age. Infants are shown at different stages, moving their arms and legs, placing fingers, toes, and other objects in their mouths, licking items, grabbing a ring suspended above them, and biting a sterling silver cup. Behavior prior to feeding and after feeding is shown, with variations in infant response. The film shows that the degree of differentiation in mouth movements depends on neuromuscular maturation, different kinds of oral behavior, and individual modifications, which are a reflection of "feeling states." The film is intended for professional persons interested in developmental psychology and also as a teaching aid for students engaged in behavior observations.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 020 min.
- Color:
- Black and white
- Sound:
- Silent
- Credits:
- Sibyl [i.e. Sibylle] Escalona and Mary Leitch ; photography, Ellen Auerbach.
- Provenance:
- Received: July 7, 1995 as a donation from the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
- Technique:
- Live action
- NLM Unique ID:
- 9716119 (See catalog record)
- OCLC no.:
- 37910755
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9716119