Visual Attention in Movement

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According to the attenuation theory, how are unattended stimuli treated?

  • Attenuated (weakened) (correct)
  • Enhanced
  • Integrated into a single object
  • Completely filtered out

What does the feature integration theory propose?

  • Features are completely ignored
  • Attention is not necessary
  • Features are perceived separately
  • Attention is essential to bind features into a coherent percept (correct)

How does the resource theory view attention?

  • A limited resource that must be allocated (correct)
  • Resource that is always evenly distributed
  • Unlimited resource
  • Not needed for tasks

What analogy does the spotlight model theory use to explain attention?

<p>Spotlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the feature-based attention theory, what can attention be selectively directed to?

<p>Specific features of stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the spotlight model theory?

<p>Posner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensory information is involved in adjusting motor actions during movement?

<p>Proprioceptive feedback (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive functions are critical in attention during movement?

<p>Planning, inhibitory control, working memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the attentional demands of movement tasks?

<p>Task complexity, novelty, environmental conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area benefits from understanding attention during movement according to the text?

<p>Sports performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do higher-order cognitive processes help individuals do during complex movements?

<p>Plan and execute movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is integrating proprioceptive and visual feedback important for adjusting motor actions?

<p>To adjust movements in real-time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to attentional prioritization during a task?

<p>Competing goals or conflicting task requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cognitive processes like decision-making compete for attention during motor control and learning?

<p>By accessing and manipulating information in working memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What external factors can impact attentional allocation during motor tasks?

<p>Environmental stimuli or competing tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation might attention need to shift between different subtasks during a complex motor task?

<p>Depending on the current goal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can competing cognitive demands influence motor performance and learning?

<p>By affecting attentional focus and allocation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might distractions external to the individual lead to during motor tasks?

<p>Errors or inefficiencies in motor performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some relevant sensory inputs that attentional resources can be allocated to during skill acquisition?

<p>Visual, auditory, or proprioceptive cues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can attentional focus be classified?

<p>Internal and external (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is attentional control important during the execution of motor tasks?

<p>To enhance performance and reduce errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of motor control and learning, what emotional state is characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, and apprehension?

<p>Anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can moderate levels of anxiety impact performance in motor tasks?

<p>Enhance performance by increasing arousal levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can high levels of anxiety be detrimental to motor performance and learning?

<p>High anxiety levels can impair performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of visual attention in movement tasks?

<p>Tracking moving objects and making quick decisions based on visual cues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does attentional control benefit individuals during movement tasks?

<p>By flexibly shifting attention between different aspects of the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does effective attentional management help individuals do in dual-task situations?

<p>It is essential for maintaining performance when dividing attention between multiple activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a basketball game, what should a player focus on when dribbling the ball?

<p>Movement of opponents, position of teammates, and location of the basket (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario does visual attention play a crucial role?

<p>During driving a car or playing sports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge faced in real-world movement tasks that require dual-tasking?

<p>Difficulty in coordinating motor actions with cognitive processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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