lecture 15

Question 1

synaptic pruning

Answer 1

neurons are eliminated to make the decision more efficient.

Question 2

long-term potentiation - improved synaptic efficiency

Answer 2

increase in strength allowing two neurons to communicate more efficiently.

Question 3

Selective inhibition

Answer 3

less neurons are needed to send messages.

Question 4

Myelination

Answer 4

Maturation of certain nerve cells whereby a fatty sheath forms around the axons which allow the nerve impulses to travel faster.

Question 5

what does skilled performance look like?

Answer 5

accomplished of task goal, consistent, persistent, adaptability, efficient.

Question 6

what does skill require?

Answer 6

• Perception/ awareness
  
  • Intention to move
  • Postural control
  • Coordination

Question 7

what is the cognitive stage of fitts and posner look like.

Answer 7

you are getting the idea, trail and error, self-talk, awkward and inefficient.

Question 8

what does the motor stage of the fitts and posner model look like?

Answer 8

coordination, more control, adpatable, less errors and more relaxed.

Question 9

what does skills stage look like?

Answer 9

automatic, fluid, efficient, accurate and consistent.

Question 10

s curve in performance curve.

Answer 10

increasing slowly then fast then platueas.

Question 11

Vertical (difficulty)

Answer 11

Applying what has been learnt to a simpler or harder task.

Question 12

Lateral (context)

Answer 12

Broad application of skills and knowledge to a range of tasks, all with similar levels of complexity.