KNH 184 Exam Bundle

Physical guidance is a strong positive motor performance variable, but a weak positive motor learning variable. - Answer-True Augmented feedback should be provided to a learner instantaneously after a practice trial so she/he can quickly decide what to do differently on the next practice trial. -...

The ______ controls communication between the cerebellum and the cerebrum/cerebral cortex - Answer-pons What is the ability to manipulate relatively large objects with your hands and arms - Answer-Manual Dexterity What happens during rapid elbow flexion.. the triceps muscle (two things) - Answer...

What are the three subdisciplines of motor behavior? - Answer-1. Motor Control 2. Motor Learning 3. Motor Development Motor Control - Answer-Study of how movements are controlled Motor Learning - Answer-Study of how motor skills are acquired Motor Development - Answer-Study of how motor skills ...

Reaction Time - Answer-Time it takes to respond and initiate movement (average is 120-280 ms) Movement Time - Answer-Time from initiated movement until the end of the movement Response time - Answer-Time it takes to respond until the end of movement (Reaction time + Movement time) Stimulus Ident...

Motor Behavior - Study of movement and processes that underlie motor performance Motor Control - Examines control mechanism of movement Motor Learning - Learning movements through practice History of Motor Skills - WWII- need for trained military with skillful movements Fritts' Law (1954) - Spe...

Two fundamental Questions - Answer-How do we acquire movement skills? How do we control movement skills? Three sub disciplines of motor behavior - Answer-1) motor learning 2) motor control 3) motor development Motor Behavior - Answer-people do things by exerting muscular contractions Motor Cont...