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.
... [Show More] 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 Less]