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1
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Learning

A

a process of acquiring the capability for producing skilled actions

2
Q

Learning occurs as a _______ result of practice of experience

A

direct

3
Q

T or F: learning can be observed directly

A

False

4
Q

Motor learning

A

a set of processes associated with practice or experience leading to relatively permanent changes in the capability for skilled movement

5
Q

T or F: more learning will occur if there are more practice trials

A

True

6
Q

______ is the most important factor in learning

A

Practice

7
Q

Deliberate practice

A

Activities that have been specially designed to improve the current level of performance

8
Q

T or F: distribution of practice and guidance are considered off-task deliberate practices

A

False!

they are considered to be ON-task

9
Q

__________ is important for patient motivation

A

Goal-setting

10
Q

T or F: instructions have a lasting impact on both learning and performance

A

True

11
Q

Mental practice

A

One of the most frequently used and advocated off-task methods to promote learning

12
Q

Mental rehearsal is an effective method for _______ practice

A

augmenting

13
Q

T or F: shorter rest periods result in the more effective performance and retention of skills

A

False

longer rest periods

14
Q

Variability of practice is influenced by…

A

the age of the learner
the nature of the task
the variability of the task

15
Q

T or F: blocked practice is good when learning new tasks

A

true

16
Q

T or F: Random practice is good for skill development

A

true

17
Q

Lead up activities may reduce ______ responses

A

fear

18
Q

Knowledge of performance

A

Information about the form of movement

19
Q

Knowledge of results

A

Verbal post-movement information about the performance outcome

20
Q

Impact of KP is strongest when it ___ ____ information that is critical for movement efficiency that cannot be obtained from other sources of feedback

A

precisely specifies

21
Q

What are the three stages of the learning process?

A

Stage 1: cognitive
Stage 2: fixation
Stage 3: autonomous

22
Q

Schema: slow movements are _______ based and rapid movements are ________ based

A

feedback, program

23
Q

T or F: motor transfer is usually large but negative

A

False!

small but positive