Week 1 Learning Outcomes Flashcards
What is the difference between learning and performance?
Learning is a relatively permanent and stable skill and is less affected by pressure, fatigue etc.
Performance is transient and less stable. Much more affected by factors such as fatigue and pressure
What is learning?
Learning is a relatively permanent and stable skill and is less affected by pressure, fatigue etc.
What is performance?
Performance is transient and less stable. Much more affected by factors such as fatigue and pressure
What is the difference between a skill and a ability?
A skill is learned and can chance through practice, It is voluntary and has a goal.
An ability is a genetic predisposition that underlies a skill - something you are born with rather than something learned. It is a marker of potential.
What is a skill?
A skill is learned and can chance through practice, It is voluntary and has a goal.
What is an ability?
An ability is a genetic predisposition that underlies a skill - something you are born with rather than something learned. It is a marker of potential
Hitting a key on a piano is an example of what type of skill?
Discrete skill
Provide an example of a performance production measure and what does it measure
Performance production measures examine the process/performance. Eg ECG, EMG, FMRI
Provide an example of a performance outcome measure and what does it measure
Performance outcome measures are interested in the outcome or result eg speed, accuracy
Are abilities specific or general?
Abilities are very specific.
