Implicit learning

Question 1

Implicit learning

Answer 1

Unconscious learning process. Eg study where subjects are faster with structured than with random sequences even if not explicitly aware of this.

Question 2

Stages of expertise

Answer 2

Metacognitive
- high relative engagement at the start. decreases as expertise grows

Cognitive control
- Bell curve, ability to think about it increases and goes away as it automatizes

Representation
- increases as expertise develops

Question 3

Choking under pressure

Answer 3

Affected expertise in high stress situation

Expert becomes conscious of ability and tries to use cognitive control. This interferes with the automatized skill which worsens performance

Question 4

Focus point

Answer 4

Expert: Speed

Novice: Accuracy

Question 5

Procedural learning

Answer 5

Remains intact in dementia, mirror reading/tracking remains intact, only repeated word triads show worse effect

Procedural memory in AD remains largely intact