Which term denotes non-volitional movements that occur without conscious control?

• A. Fine motor skills
• B. Reflexive movement
• C. Gross motor skills
• D. Coordinated movement

Answer: (B)

Reflexive movement refers to automatic, involuntary responses to sensory input that happen without conscious control. These reflex actions, like a knee-jerk or a grasp when something touches the palm, are built into the nervous system and occur without deliberate thought. They serve as quick, protective or basic adaptive actions and tend to fade or integrate as we develop voluntary control.

Fine motor skills involve precise, intentional use of small muscles (fingers, hands) to perform tasks like writing or buttoning a shirt. Gross motor skills involve larger movements and big muscle groups (running, jumping) and are also voluntary. Coordinated movement means the smooth, purposeful integration of multiple movements under conscious planning.