information processing

Question 1

List the parts of the information processing model

Answer 1

-input
-decision making
-output
-feedback

Question 2

define input

Answer 2

-information received via the senses and previous experiences
-the performer needs to select the most relevant input to act upon
-e.g. oponents body position, communication from team mates

Question 3

define decision making

Answer 3

-information analysed so the performer can chose the most appropriate response
-experienced performers can make better and faster decisions

Question 4

define output

Answer 4

-the decision is made and acted upon
-the brain sends information to the muscles, the muscle contract and movement is produced

Question 5

define feedback

Answer 5

-information recieved about the outcome of the decision
-this knowledge can be stored in memories and used for future decisions
-feedback can be intrinsic (from feeling)
-or extrinsic (from crowd or coach)

Question 6

explain limited channel capacity hypothesis

Answer 6

-our brains can only process a certain amount of information, too much can lead to overload
-noise from crowd, instuctions from coach and teamates can make it hard to focus on important information

Question 7

explain single channel hypothesis

Answer 7

-our brains can only process one piece of information at a time
-until one stimulus has been dealt with and a decision can be made, another cannot be acted upon

Question 8

explain multi channel hypothesis

Answer 8

-the brain has several channels each designated to a different task
-for example verbal information may be processed through one channel and visual another