Skill Acquisition and Information Processing Model

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What is the first step in the information processing model of skill acquisition?

Input perception (correct)
Output generation
Central decision-making
Feedback evaluation

How is information stored in the context of skill acquisition?

As an explicit memory
In short-term memory
As a motor program in long-term memory (correct)
Only in the central nervous system

Which of the following characterizes improved muscular coordination during skill acquisition?

Increased cognitive control
Decreased ability to adapt to new situations
Reduced reliance on kinesthetic feedback
Enhanced movement effectiveness and efficiency (correct)

What explains delays or errors in motor response during initial skill acquisition?

Need for the central nervous system to adjust instructions (B) Signup and view all the answers

As experience accumulates, what happens to the motor program?

It operates more autonomously (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which ability increases as a result of skill acquisition according to the provided content?

Greater ability to identify minute movement differences (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does feedback play in the skill acquisition process?

It helps to refine motor performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the adjustment of neuromuscular control instructions during skill acquisition?

It is needed to adapt to new situations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the cognitive control change as one progresses in skill acquisition?

It is initially high but gradually reduced. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a motor program when new information is received during practice?

It is refined and stored again. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Information Processing

The process of receiving information, making decisions about it, and producing an output. It involves taking in stimuli (input), processing it, and generating a response (output).

Information Processing Model

A simplified model of skill acquisition that explains how we learn and improve motor skills.

Motor Program

A set of instructions stored in the brain that dictates a motor task's execution. It includes information about muscle activation, timing, and movement patterns.

Cognitive Stage

The initial stage of skill acquisition where the learner consciously focuses on the motor task and receives feedback. This stage involves frequent errors and adjustments.