L14B: Conditions of Practice I - II Flashcards
1
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What is Variability of Practice (VOP)?
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2
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What is Constant Practice?
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- Only one variation of the criterion task is practiced
- Criterion task is practiced under identical environmental conditions
3
Q
What is Variable Practice?
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- Multiple variations of the criterion task are practiced
- Criterion task is practiced under different environmental conditions e.g., different speeds, distances, forces etc
4
Q
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Our ‘Recall schema’ gets more accurate at choosing
correct parameters with more & more varied experiences
5
Q
WATCH LECTURE
Our ‘Recall schema’ gets more accurate at choosing
correct parameters with more & more varied experiences
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More experience makes the schema stronger, can better choose the action
6
Q
EXAMPLE
Study to show that variability of practice
aids transfer to unpractised tasks/skills
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WATCH LECTURE
7
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Variable is better when testing immediate & delayed transfer
However, they do worse in the acqusition trials
Constant is better for aquisition but not transfer
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9
Q
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Variable Practice is best for retention
Builds stronger schema
10
Q
Summary of Practice Variability Effects
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