motor learning 3- CH 13

Question 1

What is transfer of learning

Answer 1

influences of previous experience on: learning to new skill + performing skill in new context

Question 2

3 option for transfer

Answer 2

1. Positive- previous experience helps
2. Negative
3. Neutral

Question 3

% of transfer equation

Answer 3

Experimental - control
_________________ x100
experimental + control

Question 4

Why is transfer important

Answer 4

1. Sequencing skills to be learned-

2. Assessing the effect of practice conditions

Question 5

2 things that predict high transfer

Answer 5

1. the more similar characteristics

2. learning process should be similar

Question 6

2 reasons transfer occurs

Answer 6

1. similar of skill/ context ( thorndikes identical elements)
2. Similarity of processing requirements

Question 7

What is negative transfer

Answer 7

similar env. context features but requires a dif movement response ( unintended acceleration ex)

Question 8

3 reasons negative transfer occurs

Answer 8

1. established perception action coupling elicits and inappropriate action in familiar context
2. cognitive confusion
3. Learners intrinsic dynamics compete w/ the required task demands

Question 9

how do learners learn how to learn

Answer 9

learners extract general principles when they practice multiple times

Question 10

2 directions of bilateral transfer

Answer 10

asymmetrical- greater transfer from one limb to other

symmetrical- similar transfer from one lime to the other regardless of which is first

Question 11

2 explanations of bilateral transfer occurring

Answer 11

cognitive- important cognitive info acquired with one arm is available when other arm moves

motor control- generalized motor program