Deck #1

What are the four types of research in motor behavior?

Basic, empirical, applied, and theoretical research.

What is the focus of basic research in motor behavior?

Understanding simple and narrow questions to uncover specific phenomena.

What does applied research aim to achieve?

Solve real-world problems in practical settings.

What is motor learning?

The study of how humans, animals, and machines learn and perform motor skills.

What is the difference between motor learning and motor behavior?

Motor learning focuses on cognitive processes underlying motor skills, while motor behavior encompasses both learning and control.

What are discrete skills?

Motor skills with identifiable beginnings and endings, such as kicking or throwing.

Define open skill according to Poulton.

A skill performed in an unpredictable environment where factors change.

What are the three major components of information processing?

Input, central processing, and output.

What factors affect perception?

Stimulus quality, individual preparedness, meaningfulness, complexity, variation, uncertainty, intensity, and arousal.

What does the term 'reaction time' measure?

The time it takes for the brain to recognize a stimulus and organize a response.

What is Gentile's taxonomy used for?

Classifying motor skills according to types of movement and environmental constraints.

What does the inverted U-Hypothesis explain?

The relationship between arousal and performance, indicating optimal arousal for maximum effectiveness.

What is the significance of reaction time in physical performance?

It assesses the efficiency of information processing and the speed of responding to stimuli.

Describe adaptive movements.

Movements made to maintain or change the position of the body or an object.

What role does perception play in motor learning?

Perception is responsible for detection, recognition, and judgment of stimuli.

Why is decision-making important in motor behavior?

It translates perception into action by choosing appropriate responses.

What are continuous skills?

Motor skills that do not have identifiable beginnings or endings, such as running or swimming.