Intro Part 2; Movement Control, sensation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two aspects of movement control?
A
Sensory and motor
2
Q
What is the purpose of sensory processing?
A
To create an internal representation of the outside world/state of the body
3
Q
What is proprioception?
A
Conscious awareness of body position and movement
4
Q
What type of sensations travel the slowest in neurons?
A
Pain/thermal sensations
5
Q
Where does motor processing begin?
A
It begins with an internal representation of the desired movement result
6
Q
What is Motor Psychophysics?
A
The relationship between physical characteristics of a stimulus and the attributes of its perception
