Chapter 4, Theoretical Perspectives Video Solutions, Motor Learning and Control: From Theory to Practice

Problem 1

Theories of motor control and learning that assume that processes entirely within the central nervous system are capable of explaining movement phenomena without consideration of factors external to the CNS are termed
a. closed control systems.
b. open control systems.
c. complex systems.
d. dynamical systems.

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Problem 2

In order to be truly scientific, a good theory must explain a wide variety of observations through relatively few simple principles, and it must also
a. be reducible to mathematical formulas.
b. be incapable of being refuted by future observations.
c. be supported by a majority of scientists in the area.
d. make predictions about future observations that can be tested.

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Problem 3

One advantage of open-loop control mechanisms is that they are good for
a. relatively slow, precise tasks.
b. unpracticed tasks.
c. reactive tasks that must be performed quickly.
d. tasks that must be performed in unpredictable environments.

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Problem 4

Which of the following is not an invariant feature of generalized motor programs?
a. Relative timing
b. Parameter selection
c. Sequencing
d. Relative force

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Problem 5

All but which of the following are characteristic of complex systems?
a. Connectedness
b. Adaptability
c. Diversity
d. Linearity

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Problem 6

A sudden spontaneous change from one fixed pattern or state to a new pattern or state within a dynamical system is called a a. manifold conversion.
b. phase shift.
c. nonlinear conversion.
d. state-space transition.

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Problem 7

In the information processing model, the stage in which information from the environment is initially received is called the $\qquad$ stage.

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Problem 8

Schema theory offered solutions to two problems with previous motor programming theories, which were the problems of $\qquad$ and $\qquad$

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Problem 9

The implications of schema theory support the $\qquad$ of practice hypothesis.

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Problem 10

First identified by Bernstein, groupings of muscles that can be temporarily constrained to act as a single action unit are called $\qquad$

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Problem 11

A physical characteristic of an individual, such as flexibility or upper-body strength, which acts to limit the person's action possibilities is called a(n) $\qquad$

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Problem 12

The quality of complex systems to selforganize to produce new patterns or states not inherent within the system's constituent parts is termed $\qquad$

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