information processing Flashcards
1
Q
Why is information processing used
A
Involves gathering data from the display (senses) and prioritising the most important to make a suitable decision
2
Q
draw information processing model
A
input -> decision making -> output ->feedback
3
Q
input
A
performer takes in information from the environment (senses)
chose what is most relevant (selective attention)
4
Q
decision making
A
select appropriate response from memory
short term: information from display
long term: information that has been rehearsed
5
Q
output
A
- acting on chosen decision
- message sent to required muscles to perform correct movement
6
Q
feedback
A
received once output has occurred
- intrinsic = internal to performer
- extrinsic = external
