A review of the characteristics, mechanisms and clinical significance of habituation in foetuses and newborn infants

Habituation has been a topic of interest since the early 20th century. We summarise the characteristics of habituation, the proposed habituation mechanisms, the associated cortical responses and the link between habituation and cognitive development. Behavioural and neuroimaging studies have highlig...

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Veröffentlicht in:Acta Paediatrica 2022-02, Vol.111 (2), p.245-258
Hauptverfasser: Sicard‐Cras, Iona, Rioualen, Stéphane, Pellae, Elisabeth, Misery, Laurent, Sizun, Jacques, Roué, Jean‐Michel
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Zusammenfassung:Habituation has been a topic of interest since the early 20th century. We summarise the characteristics of habituation, the proposed habituation mechanisms, the associated cortical responses and the link between habituation and cognitive development. Behavioural and neuroimaging studies have highlighted the early sensory abilities of foetuses and newborn infants, with preterm newborn infants exhibiting decreased habituation and dishabituation capabilities that increase their environmental vulnerability. Habituation provides a foundation for the learning and cognition on which higher functions are constructed. It has been suggested that it is efficient for predicting cognitive developmental outcomes in term and preterm newborn infants.
ISSN:0803-5253
1651-2227
DOI:10.1111/apa.16115