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What type of memory is primarily responsible for knowing how to perform actions or movements?
What type of memory is primarily responsible for knowing how to perform actions or movements?
- Declarative memory
- Visual memory
- Procedural memory (correct)
- Episodic memory
Which of the following is a feature of procedural memory?
Which of the following is a feature of procedural memory?
- It is conscious and easily verbalized.
- It can only be formed through explicit learning.
- It guides performance below the level of conscious awareness. (correct)
- It is exclusively declarative in nature.
What experimental advantages do simple invertebrate nervous systems provide for studying motor learning?
What experimental advantages do simple invertebrate nervous systems provide for studying motor learning?
- Large number of neurons makes complex analysis easier.
- Neurons are small and difficult to identify.
- Invertebrate systems lack simple reflex pathways.
- Identifiable neurons can be classified consistently. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the study conducted by Eric Kandel on Aplysia?
Which of the following best describes the study conducted by Eric Kandel on Aplysia?
What is the significance of identifiable circuits in invertebrate nervous systems?
What is the significance of identifiable circuits in invertebrate nervous systems?
What response is demonstrated in the eye-blink reflex when air is blown gently at the eye?
What response is demonstrated in the eye-blink reflex when air is blown gently at the eye?
Which aspect of procedural learning involves a motor response to sensory input?
Which aspect of procedural learning involves a motor response to sensory input?
What type of memory is procedural memory categorized under?
What type of memory is procedural memory categorized under?
What is Knowledge of Results (KR)?
What is Knowledge of Results (KR)?
During which phase of motor skill learning are movements typically slow and controlled consciously?
During which phase of motor skill learning are movements typically slow and controlled consciously?
What is considered intrinsic feedback in motor skill learning?
What is considered intrinsic feedback in motor skill learning?
Which phase involves practicing skilled movements and using feedback to improve performance?
Which phase involves practicing skilled movements and using feedback to improve performance?
What does the theory of reinvestment in motor control suggest about learned procedures?
What does the theory of reinvestment in motor control suggest about learned procedures?
Which characteristic best describes the autonomous phase of motor skill learning?
Which characteristic best describes the autonomous phase of motor skill learning?
What type of feedback is specifically concerned with the correctness of a movement during its performance?
What type of feedback is specifically concerned with the correctness of a movement during its performance?
Which of the following outcomes may occur if a performer focuses too much on specific components of a movement?
Which of the following outcomes may occur if a performer focuses too much on specific components of a movement?
What role does the forward model play in motor control?
What role does the forward model play in motor control?
How does the corollary discharge function within neural circuits?
How does the corollary discharge function within neural circuits?
What happens when the forward model detects a discrepancy in movement trajectory?
What happens when the forward model detects a discrepancy in movement trajectory?
What is the consequence of lacking a forward model during motor control?
What is the consequence of lacking a forward model during motor control?
What challenges are associated with sensory information during fast movements?
What challenges are associated with sensory information during fast movements?
What is meant by 'unpredictable influences' in the context of motor control?
What is meant by 'unpredictable influences' in the context of motor control?
In competitive sports, why is point-by-point monitoring critical?
In competitive sports, why is point-by-point monitoring critical?
What effect does the efference copy have on sensory perception?
What effect does the efference copy have on sensory perception?
What role do mirror neurons play in the context of brain-machine interfaces?
What role do mirror neurons play in the context of brain-machine interfaces?
What is the concept of motor equivalence primarily concerned with?
What is the concept of motor equivalence primarily concerned with?
Which model is responsible for converting a movement plan into actionable motor commands?
Which model is responsible for converting a movement plan into actionable motor commands?
How can the concept of motor equivalence benefit individuals using brain-machine interfaces?
How can the concept of motor equivalence benefit individuals using brain-machine interfaces?
What characterizes internal models in human movement?
What characterizes internal models in human movement?
What implication does motor equivalence have on training with one limb related to performance with others?
What implication does motor equivalence have on training with one limb related to performance with others?
In what context does a paralysed person benefit from brain-machine interfaces?
In what context does a paralysed person benefit from brain-machine interfaces?
Why is the ventrolateral portion of the premotor cortex significant?
Why is the ventrolateral portion of the premotor cortex significant?
What is a characteristic of closed skills in motor skill learning?
What is a characteristic of closed skills in motor skill learning?
Which skill type is exemplified by an athlete performing a free throw in basketball?
Which skill type is exemplified by an athlete performing a free throw in basketball?
During mental rehearsal of a skill, what is activated in the brain?
During mental rehearsal of a skill, what is activated in the brain?
What is the primary benefit of mental rehearsal in motor skill learning?
What is the primary benefit of mental rehearsal in motor skill learning?
Which type of skill is characterized by the need for continual adaptation?
Which type of skill is characterized by the need for continual adaptation?
How do closed and open skills change during the skill learning process?
How do closed and open skills change during the skill learning process?
What is a potential downside of separating units in skill learning?
What is a potential downside of separating units in skill learning?
Mental rehearsal is especially beneficial for which group of individuals?
Mental rehearsal is especially beneficial for which group of individuals?
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Study Notes
Motor Learning and Memory Mechanisms
- Procedural memory is linked to motor skills, allowing individuals to perform actions without conscious awareness.
- Procedural learning occurs as a reaction to sensory input, forming reflex pathways between sensations and movements.
- Implicit memory encompasses procedural memories, influencing our automatic responses.
Motor Learning in Invertebrates
- Invertebrate nervous systems provide experimental ease due to small numbers of large, identifiable neurons.
- Eric Kandel's research on Aplysia revealed molecular mechanisms for procedural memory and neural circuit formation, earning him the 2004 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
- Kandel's studies highlight the eye-blink reflex as a model for investigating learning mechanisms.
Motor Equivalence
- Motor equivalence allows different body parts to perform the same task, indicating shared neural circuits.
- Skills learned with one limb can be transferred to others or even to mechanical devices, showing adaptability of motor systems.
Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMIs)
- Paralysed individuals can control BMIs through thought, as demonstrated by research from the University of Pittsburgh.
- Innovative prosthetics have been developed to provide sensory feedback, enhancing the functionality of BMIs.
Internal Models in Motor Control
- Internal models enable understanding of body-environment relationships by solving coordinate system transformations.
- The INVERSE model transforms movement plans into motor commands, while the FORWARD model predicts outcomes and identifies deviations.
- Continuous monitoring of movement performance is vital, especially during rapid actions in unpredictable environments.
Knowledge of Results and Knowledge of Performance
- Knowledge of Results (KR) informs about movement success toward goals, while Knowledge of Performance (KP) offers feedback on movement execution.
- Different feedback types assist in refining motor skills, using intrinsic feedback (proprioception) and extrinsic feedback (external information).
Stages of Motor Skill Learning
- Cognitive phase: Initial identification of movement components, slow and inconsistent execution.
- Associative phase: Linking movement components into a smooth action with increased efficiency and decreased conscious control.
- Autonomous phase: Mastery of the skill, requiring minimal conscious thought, leading to precision and consistency in performance.
Closed vs. Open Skills
- Closed skills operate in predictable environments, allowing for pre-planned movements (e.g., gymnastics).
- Open skills require constant adaptation to dynamic environments, influenced by external factors (e.g., soccer).
- Skill learning results in greater consistency in closed skills and increased variability in open skills.
Mental Rehearsal
- Mental rehearsal engages the same brain regions activated during physical performance, improving task execution without physical movement.
- Evidence shows mental rehearsal can transfer positively, enhancing performance across different activities.
- Particularly useful for injured athletes as a practice supplement.
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