Information Processing (Whitings Model) Flashcards
What are the sections that information processing is divided into?
Input
Decision making
Output
Feedback
Input
Performer uses senses to pick up info from sporting environment
Includes the display
Sporting environment can be called …
The display
Includes aspects such as; condition of pitch, the opposition, the court, crowd, ball, teammates
Senses to collect info are known as
Receptor systems
Different senses
Sight
Auditory
Touch
Balance
Kinesthesis
External senses
Sight
Auditory
Internal senses
Touch
Balance
Kinesthesis
Collectively known as proprioceptors
Decision making
Second stage of information processing
Makes decision based on info collected by senses
Selective attention and use of memory system are important
Selective attention definition
A filtering process that identified the information needed for performer and disregards the less important parts
Developing selective attention for elite performers
Almost automatic
Develops through experience
Develops by coach and performers
How do you improve selective attention
Focus on stimulus
Make stimulus more intense, loud or bright
Improved motivation (via rewards)
Mental practice
Benefits of selective attention
- Improves reaction time
- Focuses on relevant info improves chances of making a correct decision
- Helps memory not have to deal with so much info therefore affecting memory function
DCR
The perceptual stage
DCR 3 aspects
Detection - has performer picked up the relevant info?
Comparison - trying to match the info with something already in the memory
Recognition - used info from memory to identify an appropriate response - response is then put into action
Translatory mechanisms
Helps convert info so that decisions can be made
Translates senses, filters it, adapts it to an image that can be sent to memory for comparison
Uses past experiences so new info can be linked to similar actions
Uses coded info from perceptual process to pick out appropriate programme
