Motor Control Flashcards
Learning
a process of acquiring the capability for producing skilled actions
Learning occurs as a _______ result of practice of experience
direct
T or F: learning can be observed directly
False
Motor learning
a set of processes associated with practice or experience leading to relatively permanent changes in the capability for skilled movement
T or F: more learning will occur if there are more practice trials
True
______ is the most important factor in learning
Practice
Deliberate practice
Activities that have been specially designed to improve the current level of performance
T or F: distribution of practice and guidance are considered off-task deliberate practices
False!
they are considered to be ON-task
__________ is important for patient motivation
Goal-setting
T or F: instructions have a lasting impact on both learning and performance
True
Mental practice
One of the most frequently used and advocated off-task methods to promote learning
Mental rehearsal is an effective method for _______ practice
augmenting
T or F: shorter rest periods result in the more effective performance and retention of skills
False
longer rest periods
Variability of practice is influenced by…
the age of the learner
the nature of the task
the variability of the task
T or F: blocked practice is good when learning new tasks
true
T or F: Random practice is good for skill development
true
Lead up activities may reduce ______ responses
fear
Knowledge of performance
Information about the form of movement
Knowledge of results
Verbal post-movement information about the performance outcome
Impact of KP is strongest when it ___ ____ information that is critical for movement efficiency that cannot be obtained from other sources of feedback
precisely specifies
What are the three stages of the learning process?
Stage 1: cognitive
Stage 2: fixation
Stage 3: autonomous
Schema: slow movements are _______ based and rapid movements are ________ based
feedback, program
T or F: motor transfer is usually large but negative
False!
small but positive
