KIN 4315 Motor Learning and Control Database - ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT

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Question 1 1 out of 1 points The generalized motor program is a key component of what theory of learning? Selected Answer: a. Schema Answers: a. Ecological b. NeoBernsteinian c. Closed­loop... d. Reflex e. Schema  Question 4 1 out of 1 points Within the Schema theory of motor learning it was the responsibility of the __________________ to evaluate the correctness of the completed movement. Selected Answer: b. response recognition schema Answers: a. memory trace b. response recognition schema c. perceptual trace d. generalized motor program  Question 5 1 out of 1 points Developmental, motivational, and training factors contribute to changes in skilled performance and provide evidence of learning. Selected Answer: Fals e  Question 6 0 out of 1 points For changes in performance to be classified as motor learning, those changes must result from __________ Selected Answer: g. a, b, and d above Answers: a. instruction b. maturation c. improved nutrition d. practice e. none of the above f. a and d above g .a, b, and d above Question 8 1 out of 1 points The study conducted by Ko, Challis, and Newell (2003) provided strong support for the neo­Bernsteinian perspective. Selected Answer: Fals e Answers: Tru e Fals e  Question 11 0 out of 1 points Learning is only promoted through ___________. Selected Answer: [None Given] Answers: a. maturational factors b. genetic factors c. environmental factors d. transfer factors e. none of the above   Question 2 1 out of 1 points The performance curve above shows the percent accuracy of three persons learning a dart throwing task. How would you describe the performance of Learner C? Selected Answer: Learner C showed an initial increase in performance followed by a learning plateau and then an additional increase in performance Answers: Learner C showed an initial increase in performance followed by a ceiling effect Learner B showed an initial increase in performance followed by a floor effect and then additional increase in performance Learner B showed an initial increase in performance followed by a ceiling effect and then an additional increase in performance. Learner C showed an initial increase in performance followed by a learning plateau and then an additional increase in performance  Question 5 1 out of 1 points The power law of practice suggests that improvement is quite rapid when initally learning a new skill followed by a decrease in the rate of improvement. TRUE  Question 6 1 out of 1 points The shape of a performance curve can be affected by the sensitivity of the scoring system used to evaluate the performance. Selected Answer: Tru e Answers: Tru e Fals e  Question 8 1 out of 1 points Retention tests provide the opportunity to measure changes in performance after a period of time without practice. Selected Answer: Tru e Answers: Tru e Fals e  Question 9 1 out of 1 points Using the motor skills classification system that emphasizes the stability or instability of the environment, high diving in an indoor pool would be a _________ skill. Selected Answer: a. closed Answers: a. closed b. open c. neither a or b  Question 10 1 out of 1 points The shape of a performance curve is largely dependent upon ________. Selected Answer: g. a, b, c, and d above Answers: a. the conditions under which the task is learned b. how the performance is measured c. the learner d. the nature of the task to be learned e. only a and c above f. only a and d, above g. a, b, c, and d above  Question 11 1 out of 1 points While watching a video taped movement, a portion of the performer's body is unavailable for viewing. This technique is known as: Selected Answer: d. visual occlusion Answers: a. visual obstruction b. visual renewal c. visual memory d. visual occlusion   Question 13 1 out of 1 points Ceiling effects can occur when the skill to be learned is too ___________ for the learner. Selected Answer: a. easy Answers: a. easy b. difficul t  Question 14 0 out of 1 points In contrast to posttests, during retention tests performers receive feedback about their performance. Selected Answer: Tru e Answers: Tru e Fals e  Question 15 1 out of 1 points Plateaus during the learning of a skill can be described as periods of _________. Selected Answer: e. none of the above Answers: a. rapid improvement in performance b. rapid declines in performance c. rapid improvements, followed by rapid declines in performance d. slow improvements, followed by rapid improvements in performance e. none of the ab [Show More]

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