Information Processing Flashcards
Define information processing
The methods by which data from the environment is collected and utilised
What are the four stages of info processing?
Input, Decision making, Output, Feedback
What is the input stage of info processing?
Using the senses to pick up info from the environment.
What is the decision making stage of info processing?
When the performer makes a decision based on all of the collected data
What is the output stage of info processing?
When the athlete executes a movement from their decision making (via effector mechanism)
What is the feedback stage of info processing?
The information that is used during or after the movement to see if it was correct.
Define the effector mechanism.
The network of nerves that sends coded impulses to the muscles.
Define perception.
The process of coding and interpreting sensory information.
Define Translatory mechanisms.
Adapting and comparing coded information to memory so that decisions can be made
Define selective attention.
A filtering process that identifies the information needed by the performer and disregards the less important parts.
What are the five senses?
Sight, Auditory, Touch, Balance, Kinesthesis.
