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What is the first step in the information processing model of skill acquisition?
What is the first step in the information processing model of skill acquisition?
- Output generation
- Motor task perception (correct)
- Feedback collection
- Central decision-making
How are motor programs processed during skill acquisition?
How are motor programs processed during skill acquisition?
- They are stored only in short-term memory.
- They remain unchanged regardless of new information.
- They are refined based on feedback and stored in long-term memory. (correct)
- They are solely learned through observation.
What happens as a person gains experience in skill acquisition?
What happens as a person gains experience in skill acquisition?
- Feedback from the central nervous system decreases in importance.
- There is a greater reliance on external instructions.
- The motor program operates more autonomously. (correct)
- The motor program requires more cognitive control.
Which characteristic is associated with improved skill acquisition?
Which characteristic is associated with improved skill acquisition?
What plays a greater role in refining motor performance as skills develop?
What plays a greater role in refining motor performance as skills develop?
What might cause delays and errors in motor responses at the beginning of skill acquisition?
What might cause delays and errors in motor responses at the beginning of skill acquisition?
Which of the following indicates a higher level of skill acquisition?
Which of the following indicates a higher level of skill acquisition?
How does feedback contribute to motor program development?
How does feedback contribute to motor program development?
Which of the following characterizes reduced cognitive control in skill acquisition?
Which of the following characterizes reduced cognitive control in skill acquisition?
What is a key factor in the evolution of a motor program?
What is a key factor in the evolution of a motor program?
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Information Processing
Information Processing
The process of receiving, interpreting, and responding to information.
Information Processing Model of Skill Acquisition
Information Processing Model of Skill Acquisition
A model explaining how we learn and improve motor skills. It involves input (task), central decision-making, output (response), and feedback.
Motor Program
Motor Program
A set of instructions stored in the brain that tells the body how to perform a specific movement.
Perceived Motor Task Requirements
Perceived Motor Task Requirements
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Neuromuscular Control Instructions
Neuromuscular Control Instructions
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Internal and External Feedback
Internal and External Feedback
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Initial Stages of Skill Acquisition
Initial Stages of Skill Acquisition
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Central Nervous System Identification of Motor Programs
Central Nervous System Identification of Motor Programs
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Skill Acquisition Progression
Skill Acquisition Progression
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Autonomous Motor Program Operation
Autonomous Motor Program Operation
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Study Notes
Skill Acquisition and Information Processing
- Information processing includes input, central decision-making, output, and feedback (refer to Fig 7.1).
- A motor task's input is perceived, and a nervous system output (motor response) is generated.
- After a motor response, related information (including task requirements, neuromuscular control instructions, and feedback) is stored in long-term memory as a motor program.
- Upon encountering a similar task, the matching motor program is retrieved and refined with new information, then stored again for future reference.
- Initial skill acquisition challenges the nervous system to find or refine existing motor programs to cope with novel situations. Inefficiencies and delays are common at this stage.
- With practice, motor programs become more autonomous, requiring less central nervous system involvement.
Characteristics of Skill Acquisition
- Improved Motor Coordination and Efficiency: Movement performance and effectiveness both enhance with practice.
- Development of Motor Programs: Motor programs become more consistent as experience accrues.
- Reduced Cognitive Control: The role of conscious thought and decision-making decreases with practice, leading to automation.
- Recognizing Subtle Differences: The ability to discern subtle movement variations improves with experience.
- Utilizing Subtle Cues: The ability to refine actions through subtle cues increases with expertise.
- Enhanced Kinesthetic Feedback Usage: Greater reliance on kinesthetic feedback is crucial in tuning motor performance.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential concepts of skill acquisition related to information processing. It discusses the steps involved in motor tasks, the role of long-term memory in motor program storage, and the improvement of motor coordination with practice. Dive into the intricacies of how the nervous system adapts to new challenges and refines motor responses.
