Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a source of information used to develop one's schema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Response outcome 
B)  Individual differences 
C)  Response specifications 
D)  Sensory consequences 
A)  Response outcome 
B)  Individual differences 
C)  Response specifications 
D)  Sensory consequences B

Question 2

What is the difference between open and closed loop systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open loop has an executive level and closed loop does not 
B)  Closed loop has an executive level and open loop does not 
C)  Open loop runs as planned while closed loop can be modified 
D)  Closed loop runs as planned while open loop can be modified 
A)  Open loop has an executive level and closed loop does not 
B)  Closed loop has an executive level and open loop does not 
C)  Open loop runs as planned while closed loop can be modified 
D)  Closed loop runs as planned while open loop can be modified C

Question 3

The relatively fixed underlying characteristics that define a generalized motor program are called

Accepted Answer

A)  Invariant features 
B)  Parameters 
C)  Schema 
D)  Sensory consequences 
A)  Invariant features 
B)  Parameters 
C)  Schema 
D)  Sensory consequences A

Question 4

The manipulation of variables within a movement pattern to meet the demands of a given situation is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination 
B)  Control 
C)  Dynamic interaction 
D)  Specificity 
A)  Coordination 
B)  Control 
C)  Dynamic interaction 
D)  Specificity

Question 5

If a pitcher throws a change up and the hitter swings in anticipation of a fastball, the hitter has made an error in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized motor program selection 
B)  Parameter selection 
C)  Invariant feature selection 
D)  Schema selection 
A)  Generalized motor program selection 
B)  Parameter selection 
C)  Invariant feature selection 
D)  Schema selection

Question 6

The degrees of freedom problem is based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A limb's range of motion 
B)  The number of elements or components of the system that have to be controlled 
C)  The lack of time available to receive feedback 
D)  The influence of the external environment on movement 
A)  A limb's range of motion 
B)  The number of elements or components of the system that have to be controlled 
C)  The lack of time available to receive feedback 
D)  The influence of the external environment on movement

Question 7

Which of the following specifies the parameter values assigned to the generalized motor program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Invariant features 
B)  Schema 
C)  Control parameters 
D)  Stable attractors 
A)  Invariant features 
B)  Schema 
C)  Control parameters 
D)  Stable attractors

Question 8

Constraints can be both limiting and enabling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are preferred states of stability known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constraints 
B)  Phase shifts 
C)  Perceptual-motor workspace 
D)  Attractors 
A)  Constraints 
B)  Phase shifts 
C)  Perceptual-motor workspace 
D)  Attractors

Question 10

According to the Dynamic System Theory, deep attractor basins are characteristic of what type of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erratic behavior 
B)  Stable behavior 
C)  Instable behavior 
D)  All behavior 
A)  Erratic behavior 
B)  Stable behavior 
C)  Instable behavior 
D)  All behavior

Question 11

The process of constraining available degrees of freedom to organize a movement pattern that will effectively achieve the goal of the task is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination 
B)  Control 
C)  Dynamic interaction 
D)  Specificity 
A)  Coordination 
B)  Control 
C)  Dynamic interaction 
D)  Specificity

Question 12

The wind is an example of what type of constraint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organismic constraint 
B)  Environmental constraint 
C)  Task constraint 
D)  Internal constraint 
A)  Organismic constraint 
B)  Environmental constraint 
C)  Task constraint 
D)  Internal constraint

Question 13

A functional movement pattern is one that is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A movement pattern that is unstable 
B)  A movement pattern that will accomplish a specific task goal 
C)  A movement pattern that must be corrected 
D)  A movement pattern that all learners should be able to perform in the exact same manner 
A)  A movement pattern that is unstable 
B)  A movement pattern that will accomplish a specific task goal 
C)  A movement pattern that must be corrected 
D)  A movement pattern that all learners should be able to perform in the exact same manner

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered an invariant feature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sequence of actions or components 
B)  Specification of muscles and or limbs 
C)  Relative timing 
D)  Relative force 
A)  Sequence of actions or components 
B)  Specification of muscles and or limbs 
C)  Relative timing 
D)  Relative force

Question 15

What is the name of the features of the generalized motor program that are flexible and define how to execute the program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rate limiters 
B)  Constraints 
C)  Invariant features 
D)  Parameters 
A)  Rate limiters 
B)  Constraints 
C)  Invariant features 
D)  Parameters

Question 16

According to the Dynamic System Theory, compressing available degrees of freedom into a single functional unit that is designed to carry out a specific task is called

Accepted Answer

A)  An attractor 
B)  A phase shift 
C)  A rate limiter 
D)  Self-organization 
A)  An attractor 
B)  A phase shift 
C)  A rate limiter 
D)  Self-organization

Question 17

A change in relative timing indicates a change in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schema 
B)  Parameters 
C)  Generalized motor program 
D)  Learner's ability 
A)  Schema 
B)  Parameters 
C)  Generalized motor program 
D)  Learner's ability

Question 18

Since being bedridden from pneumonia, Martha has lost some of her flexibility. As a result, she is no longer able to achieve certain yoga poses. The loss of flexibility in this situation is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A constraint 
B)  A control parameter 
C)  A rate limiter 
D)  a and c 
A)  A constraint 
B)  A control parameter 
C)  A rate limiter 
D)  a and c

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered a parameter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle selection 
B)  Overall duration 
C)  Overall force 
D)  Relative timing 
A)  Muscle selection 
B)  Overall duration 
C)  Overall force 
D)  Relative timing

Question 20

Practitioners can create action possibilities that allow for the emergence of desired behaviors by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Altering playing area dimensions 
B)  Moving a learner's limb into the desired position 
C)  Having a patient imitate the practitioner's actions 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Altering playing area dimensions 
B)  Moving a learner's limb into the desired position 
C)  Having a patient imitate the practitioner's actions 
D)  All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a source of information used to develop one's schema?

What is the difference between open and closed loop systems?

The relatively fixed underlying characteristics that define a generalized motor program are called

The manipulation of variables within a movement pattern to meet the demands of a given situation is known as

If a pitcher throws a change up and the hitter swings in anticipation of a fastball, the hitter has made an error in which of the following?

The degrees of freedom problem is based on which of the following?

Which of the following specifies the parameter values assigned to the generalized motor program?

Constraints can be both limiting and enabling.

What are preferred states of stability known as?

According to the Dynamic System Theory, deep attractor basins are characteristic of what type of behavior?

The process of constraining available degrees of freedom to organize a movement pattern that will effectively achieve the goal of the task is called

The wind is an example of what type of constraint?

A functional movement pattern is one that is __________.

Which of the following is NOT considered an invariant feature?

What is the name of the features of the generalized motor program that are flexible and define how to execute the program?

According to the Dynamic System Theory, compressing available degrees of freedom into a single functional unit that is designed to carry out a specific task is called

A change in relative timing indicates a change in which of the following?

Since being bedridden from pneumonia, Martha has lost some of her flexibility. As a result, she is no longer able to achieve certain yoga poses. The loss of flexibility in this situation is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT considered a parameter?

Practitioners can create action possibilities that allow for the emergence of desired behaviors by doing which of the following?

Introduction to Motor Learning and Control

Understanding Movement Preparation

The Role of Attention, Arousal, and Visual Search in Movement Preparation

Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control

Stages of Learning

The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations

Skill Presentation

Principles of Practice Design

Practice Schedules

Diagnosing Errors

Correcting Errors

Filters

Exam 4: Behavioral Theories of Motor Control

Which of the following is NOT a source of information used to develop one's schema?

What is the difference between open and closed loop systems?

The relatively fixed underlying characteristics that define a generalized motor program are called

The manipulation of variables within a movement pattern to meet the demands of a given situation is known as

If a pitcher throws a change up and the hitter swings in anticipation of a fastball, the hitter has made an error in which of the following?

The degrees of freedom problem is based on which of the following?

Which of the following specifies the parameter values assigned to the generalized motor program?

Constraints can be both limiting and enabling.

What are preferred states of stability known as?

According to the Dynamic System Theory, deep attractor basins are characteristic of what type of behavior?

The process of constraining available degrees of freedom to organize a movement pattern that will effectively achieve the goal of the task is called

The wind is an example of what type of constraint?

A functional movement pattern is one that is __________.

Which of the following is NOT considered an invariant feature?

What is the name of the features of the generalized motor program that are flexible and define how to execute the program?

According to the Dynamic System Theory, compressing available degrees of freedom into a single functional unit that is designed to carry out a specific task is called

A change in relative timing indicates a change in which of the following?

Since being bedridden from pneumonia, Martha has lost some of her flexibility. As a result, she is no longer able to achieve certain yoga poses. The loss of flexibility in this situation is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT considered a parameter?

Practitioners can create action possibilities that allow for the emergence of desired behaviors by doing which of the following?

Introduction to Motor Learning and Control

Understanding Movement Preparation

The Role of Attention, Arousal, and Visual Search in Movement Preparation

Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control

Stages of Learning

The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations

Skill Presentation

Principles of Practice Design

Practice Schedules

Diagnosing Errors

Correcting Errors

Filters