Exam 2

Question 1

A theory that accounts for the observation that movements can be varied along certain dimensions (i.e. speed and magnitude of movement) is known as a _________________________.

Answer 1

Generalized Motor Program

Question 2

The generalized motor program is considered to be more unconscious where actions occur without much conscious thought.
TF

Answer 2

T

Question 3

The motor program defines all of the following regarding movements EXCEPT _________________________.

Answer 3

how to make correction regarding muscular movements

Question 4

Open loop control is NOT useful for modifying movements or making corrections to the action because feedback occurs after the movement has been completed.
TF

Answer 4

T

Question 5

Using open-loop control, it is possible to make corrections or changes to an action while the action/muscle movement is occurring.
TF

Answer 5

F

Question 6

__________________ actions are “programmed actions”. They are organized in advance, and triggered as a whole. __________________ actions rely on feedback and are able to be corrected while the action is occurring.

Answer 6

Open loop, Closed loop

Question 7

Sensory information that primarily comes from sources outside of a person’s body is called

Answer 7

Exteroception

Question 8

All of the following are important distinctions of skills EXCEPT

Answer 8

inherited traits

Question 9

According to the neuroplasticity article, London taxi drivers have enlarged hippocampi due to the need for __________ navigation.

Answer 9

Spatial

Question 10

Visual acuity, color vision, height, and build are considered skills. TF

Answer 10

False they are abilities

Question 11

The major difference between skills and abilities is that skills are genetically inherited and can’t be obtained or changed with practice. TF

Answer 11

False