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ENS 307 Exam #1 Flashcards

1
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Validity

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does the test measure what it is supposed to measure

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Reliability

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does the test give the same result on multiple occasions

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Objectivity

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is the test independent of bias?

whenever “bias” parameter is around - responses will be different (multiple choice vs. essay)

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Novelty

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is the test independent prior to learning?
learning level of 1st time (new) - base level of learning
everything from now on will be compared to the base level

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Gross skills

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involves large musculature

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Fine skills

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involves small musculature; dominated by the fine motor skills (manipulation; dexterity)

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7
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Empirical terms

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test providing measurement based on change in performance

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8
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Ecological validity

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does it transfer into a practical setting?

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Continuous

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ongoing
repetitive
no distinct beginning or end
cyclical

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Discrete

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distinct beginning and end
one shot effort
single response

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Reaction time

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time between the onset of a stimulus and the first overt response

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Open

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unpredictable
constantly changing
non-stereotypical: non-stationary

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Closed

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predictable

stereotypical: stationary

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14
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Dependent variable

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what is measured

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Independent variable

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what is manipulated

manipulate to see change in dependent variable

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16
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Regulatory conditions

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things that impact performance (crowd noise)

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Non-regulatory conditions

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things that do not impact performance

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18
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Phychophysical effect

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we tend to overestimate/underestimate, so things are put in the center

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Absolute error (AE)

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amount of error without regard to the sign of the score (does not tell us the direction)

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Algebraic error (CE)

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amount of error with regard to the sign of the score (gives a score that is not very accurate)

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Variable error (VE)

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standard deviation of the CE (consistency)

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Kinematics

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study of movement w/o regard to the force or mass

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Kinetics

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study of movement w/ regard to force and mass

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Electromyography (EMG)

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study of bioelectric signal associated w/ muscle contraction (between +/- electrodes)

25
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Brain imaging

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study of electrical activity in specific areas on the surface of the cortex

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Positron emission tomography (PET)

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track positively charged electrons to measure brain activity

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

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detects changes in blood flow by detecting oxygenation characteristics while performing skills

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

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short burst of magnetic waves is directed at specific part of the cortex, pulse disrupts normal activity and researchers observe behavior when that part of the brain is not functioning

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Performance

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behavioral act of executing a skill at a specific time and in a specific situation

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Learning

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change in the capability of a person to perform a skill; must be inferred from a relatively permanent improvement in performance as a result of practice or experience

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Amount of learning

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absolute learning from one level of performance to another (how much change has occurred)

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Rate of learning

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rate of the change in performance (speed of change or “slope”)

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Performance (5 levels)

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improvement
consistency
stability
persistence
adaptability
34
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Retention test

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retain information over a given period of time (curve is maintained it is assumed the skill has been learned)

35
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Transfer test

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if curve is maintained as transfer occurs from one situation to another it is assumed the skill has been learned

36
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Asymptote

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leveling off in performance due to an internal limitation

37
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Ceiling effect (floor effect)

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leveling off in performance due to external limitations

38
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Plateau

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temporary leveling off in performance followed by additional improvement with practice

39
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Phantom plateau

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is not really there if it is there…something is not right, factors coming into play need to be changed

40
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Tapering, shaving, peaking

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PERIODIZATION; planned long-term variation of the volume and intensity of training to prevent overtraining and promote optimal performance at the desired time

41
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Macrocycle

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quadrennium

1 year of training

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Mesocycle

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greater than 2 contained in the macrocycle

pre-season/off-season

43
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Microcycle

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greater than 2 contained in the mesocycle

range anywhere from 1-4 weeks

44
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Linear

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gradually progressive microcycle increases in intensity over time

45
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Nonlinear

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alternative model focuses on large daily fluctuations in the loads and volumes

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