7. Performance Flashcards
1
Q
What cognitive tasks demonstrate automatic processing?
A
- stroop task
- visual search task
2
Q
How does conflict affect task performance?
A
- makes the task more difficult
- longer reaction times
3
Q
What is the theory behind the stroop task?
A
- automatic process = word reading
- controlled process = colour naming
- word reading is automatic due to the extensive practice
4
Q
What happens in the stroop task when you can’t understand the language?
A
no interference
5
Q
What is the visual search task?
A
- consists of buttons, some of which appear to have 3D properties
- some are shaded to look like flat 2D shapes
- we automatically detect depth
- demonstrates the ‘pop out’ phenomena
6
Q
What are the properties of a controlled (serial) search?
A
effortful: takes up working memory, slow and adaptable
7
Q
What are the properties of a automatic (parallel) search?
A
easy: no resource demands, quick
- learn over extensive practice
- serial search can become parallel with practice
8
Q
What practice factors affect automaticity?
A
- extensive practice
- consistent practice
- attention during practice
9
Q
What is the theory of deliberate practice?
A
- effortful, extensive practice
- break skills into components
- focus on reducing errors
- use of targets
- individually tailored training
10
Q
What is an action slip?
A
- when a habitual action intrudes when performing another task
