Memory

Question 1

How can a GMP (generalised motor programme) be adapted?

Answer 1

-Sequence of muscle contractions
-Force of muscle contractions
-Timing (how long between each sequence of contraction)

Question 2

Recall schema

Answer 2

Occurs before movement when info is recalled from LTM and involves:
Initial conditions- info of immediate situation performer is in.
Response specification- Desired responses

Question 3

Recognition schema

Answer 3

Happens either during or after movement/skill and involves:
Sensory consequence- feedback from knowledge of performance (kinaesthetic feel)
Movement outcomes- feedback from knowledge of results (how successful outcome was of skill)

Question 4

Negative of schema

Answer 4

Doesn’t provide explanation of how memory stores can be used if an athlete has never performed the skill (or similar) before.

Question 5

What does Hicks law suggest?

Answer 5

The more choices a person has to choose from then the longer it takes to process leading to increased reaction time.

Question 6

Reaction time

Answer 6

Time from stimulus to the initiation of the response.

Question 7

Movement time

Answer 7

Time from initiation of response to the completion of the movement.

Question 8

Response time

Answer 8

Time from the stimulus to the completion of the movement.

Question 9

What is PRP (psychological refractory period)?

Answer 9

The time delay that occurs in responding to the 2nd of the 2 stimuli because the response to the first stimulus is still being processed.

Question 10

How can we improve response time?

Answer 10

-Train specific S-R bond
-Practise regularly
-Improve selective attention
-Mental rehearsal
-Complete drills