Neuropsychology and Performance Flashcards
1
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Define neuropsychology
A
The study of the relationship between the brain and behaviour
2
Q
What is meant as the software of the brain
A
Flexible
Acquired
Upgradeable
3
Q
What is meant as the hardware of the brain
A
Rigid
Hard wired
Hard upgrade
4
Q
What is the expert performance approach
A
It studies the athlete under sport-specific context
5
Q
What does research suggest with brain activity between experts and non-experts
A
Experts use less brain activity with perfected skills, exhibiting a high neural efficiency
6
Q
What is the issue of the expert performance approach
A
It only looks at cognitive ability within a sport-specific context
It doesn’t explore whether sport is related to superior performance in fundamental cognitive measures outside the sport
