Psychomotor Skills Flashcards
What is the first stage in learning a psychomotor skill, and what does it involve?
The first stage of learning a psychomotor skill is ‘Getting the Idea of the Movement.’ It involves understanding the basic mechanics and the general idea of the movement or skill being learned.
What are nonregulatory stimuli in the context of psychomotor skills?
Nonregulatory stimuli are environmental factors that do not directly influence the execution of a motor skill but may have an indirect effect on performance.
Define closed skills and open skills in psychomotor learning.
Closed skills are motor skills performed in a predictable, stable environment where the performer controls the performance situation. Open skills are performed in an unpredictable, changing environment where the performer must adapt to external factors.
What is a motor plan in the context of psychomotor skills?
A motor plan is a structured sequence of motor commands created by the brain to accomplish a specific movement or skill.
What is the focus of the second stage of skill learning?
The second stage of skill learning focuses on fixation and diversification. Fixation is about refining the skill to become more consistent, while diversification is about adapting the skill to a variety of contexts.
Explain the bottleneck theory in relation to attention in skill learning.
The bottleneck theory suggests that there is a limit to how much information an individual can attend to at one time, creating a ‘bottleneck’ in information processing, especially in complex skill learning.
What does limited availability of resources refer to in the context of learning psychomotor skills?
It refers to the cognitive limitation in processing information and executing motor skills simultaneously, particularly in complex or unfamiliar tasks.
How does arousal affect psychomotor skill performance?
Arousal affects psychomotor skills by either enhancing or impairing performance. Optimal arousal can improve focus and energy, while too much or too little arousal can negatively impact performance.
What role does feedback play in the learning of psychomotor skills?
Feedback provides essential information on the performance of a skill, helping the learner to adjust and improve their technique and execution.
