Memory Processes & Motor Programmes Flashcards
How many pieces of information can the short-term sensory store hold?
Unlimited
How long can the short-term sensory store hold information for?
1 Second
What does the short-term sensory store recieve?
Stimuli from the environment
What process takes place in the short-term sensory store?
Selective attention
What is selective attention?
Blocking out irrelevant information and focusing on relevant information
What is the benefit of selective attention?
It speeds up decision making and prevents information overload
Give 3 ways a coach can improve selective attention…
- Increase the intensity of the stimuli
- Slow down the stimuli to give more time to react
- Speed the stimuli back up to make it more realistic
- Use key cues
- Practice with distractions
DCR stands for…
Detection, comparison, recognition
How much information can the short-term memory hold?
5-9 pieces
How long can the short-term memory hold information for?
Up to 30 seconds
The short-term memory is also known as…
The working memory
What does the short-term memory receive from the STSS?
Relevant information from the short-term sensory store
Which process takes place in the short-term memory?
Decision making
What does decision making mean?
Choosing a relevant motor programmes
What does the short-term memory receive from the long-term memory?
Relevant motor programmes