Question 1

When designing training activities to enhance perceptual-cognitive skills

Accepted Answer

A)  there should be a high level of similarity between training and real-life performance 
B)  learners attention should be directed to information-rich areas where critical cues occur 
C)  the constraints that are presented for the performer to act upon must replicate those that occur in the performance environment 
D)  All of the above 
A)  there should be a high level of similarity between training and real-life performance 
B)  learners attention should be directed to information-rich areas where critical cues occur 
C)  the constraints that are presented for the performer to act upon must replicate those that occur in the performance environment 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

Which of the following influence the optimal level of arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task characteristics 
B)  Learner characteristics 
C)  Selective attention 
D)  A & B only 
A)  Task characteristics 
B)  Learner characteristics 
C)  Selective attention 
D)  A & B only D

Question 3

An emotion resulting from an individual's perception of a situation as threatening is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Arousal 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Anticipation 
D)  Amplitude 
A)  Arousal 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Anticipation 
D)  Amplitude B

Question 4

The rate at which a retinal image enlarges is directly related to the speed of an object's approach and indicative of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Time to contact 
B)  Fixation 
C)  Eye dominance 
D)  Optic imagery 
A)  Time to contact 
B)  Fixation 
C)  Eye dominance 
D)  Optic imagery

Question 5

The deliberate presentation of false precues in order to prompt an incorrect response is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Disguise 
B)  Dissimulate 
C)  Deception 
D)  Decompose 
A)  Disguise 
B)  Dissimulate 
C)  Deception 
D)  Decompose

Question 6

Both generalized and sport specific visual training programs are equally effective for developing on-field decision making improvements

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During gait training a therapist tells a patient not to think about falling. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  A good idea because the learner will avoid the action leading to performance improvement 
B)  a bad idea because falling is a natural part of the learning process 
C)  A bad idea as this strategy often leads to ironic effects 
D)  B and C only 
A)  A good idea because the learner will avoid the action leading to performance improvement 
B)  a bad idea because falling is a natural part of the learning process 
C)  A bad idea as this strategy often leads to ironic effects 
D)  B and C only

Question 8

The golf putt is an example of a ____________ targeting task.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed 
B)  Abstract 
C)  Moving 
D)  Erratic 
A)  Fixed 
B)  Abstract 
C)  Moving 
D)  Erratic

Question 9

Which of the following is the attentional focus used when strategic analysis is required?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broad-external 
B)  Broad-internal 
C)  Narrow-external 
D)  Narrow-internal 
A)  Broad-external 
B)  Broad-internal 
C)  Narrow-external 
D)  Narrow-internal

Question 10

The final fixation located on a specific target or object before the initiation of movement is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time to contact 
B)  Absolute gaze 
C)  Visual finality 
D)  The quiet eye 
A)  Time to contact 
B)  Absolute gaze 
C)  Visual finality 
D)  The quiet eye

Question 11

What captures the relationship between arousal and performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inverted U hypothesis 
B)  The cue utilization hypothesis 
C)  Hick's Law 
D)  Perceptual narrowing 
A)  The inverted U hypothesis 
B)  The cue utilization hypothesis 
C)  Hick's Law 
D)  Perceptual narrowing

Question 12

Reactive agility

Accepted Answer

A)  is associated with closed skills 
B)  is associated with open skills 
C)  involves decision making 
D)  B and C are true 
A)  is associated with closed skills 
B)  is associated with open skills 
C)  involves decision making 
D)  B and C are true

Question 13

Which of the following is the attentional style used to mentally rehearse an impeding action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broad-external 
B)  Broad-internal 
C)  Narrow-external 
D)  Narrow-internal 
A)  Broad-external 
B)  Broad-internal 
C)  Narrow-external 
D)  Narrow-internal

Question 14

Which of the following is the attentional style used by a bicycle courier maneuvering through New York City traffic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broad-external 
B)  Broad-internal 
C)  Narrow-external 
D)  Narrow-internal 
A)  Broad-external 
B)  Broad-internal 
C)  Narrow-external 
D)  Narrow-internal

Question 15

The narrowing of attentional focus when arousal levels are higher than optimal is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inverted U principle 
B)  Hick's Law 
C)  Perceptual narrowing 
D)  Narrow internal focus 
A)  Inverted U principle 
B)  Hick's Law 
C)  Perceptual narrowing 
D)  Narrow internal focus

Question 16

Which of the following is true of visual search?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the focusing of one's visual attention on a specific object. 
B)  It is the manner by which a performer directs his or her visual attention while trying to locate critical regulatory cues. 
C)  It is the change in the environment that evokes a response. 
D)  It is the inability to focus one's visual attention on a specific object. 
A)  It is the focusing of one's visual attention on a specific object. 
B)  It is the manner by which a performer directs his or her visual attention while trying to locate critical regulatory cues. 
C)  It is the change in the environment that evokes a response. 
D)  It is the inability to focus one's visual attention on a specific object.

Question 17

Instructions that induce an internal attentional focus

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct the learner to focus on the effects of their movements 
B)  Direct the learner to focus on their own body movements 
C)  Direct the learner to focus on performance outcome 
D)  Have been shown to be superior to instructions that induce an external attentional focus 
A)  Direct the learner to focus on the effects of their movements 
B)  Direct the learner to focus on their own body movements 
C)  Direct the learner to focus on performance outcome 
D)  Have been shown to be superior to instructions that induce an external attentional focus

When designing training activities to enhance perceptual-cognitive skills

Which of the following influence the optimal level of arousal?

An emotion resulting from an individual's perception of a situation as threatening is known as:

The rate at which a retinal image enlarges is directly related to the speed of an object's approach and indicative of:

The deliberate presentation of false precues in order to prompt an incorrect response is called

Both generalized and sport specific visual training programs are equally effective for developing on-field decision making improvements

During gait training a therapist tells a patient not to think about falling. This is

The golf putt is an example of a ____________ targeting task.

Which of the following is the attentional focus used when strategic analysis is required?

The final fixation located on a specific target or object before the initiation of movement is which of the following?

What captures the relationship between arousal and performance?

Reactive agility

Which of the following is the attentional style used to mentally rehearse an impeding action?

Which of the following is the attentional style used by a bicycle courier maneuvering through New York City traffic?

The narrowing of attentional focus when arousal levels are higher than optimal is known as:

Which of the following is true of visual search?

Instructions that induce an internal attentional focus

Introduction to Motor Learning and Control

Understanding Movement Preparation

Behavioral Theories of Motor Control

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

When designing training activities to enhance perceptual-cognitive skills

Which of the following influence the optimal level of arousal?

An emotion resulting from an individual's perception of a situation as threatening is known as:

The rate at which a retinal image enlarges is directly related to the speed of an object's approach and indicative of:

The deliberate presentation of false precues in order to prompt an incorrect response is called

Both generalized and sport specific visual training programs are equally effective for developing on-field decision making improvements

During gait training a therapist tells a patient not to think about falling. This is

The golf putt is an example of a ____________ targeting task.

Which of the following is the attentional focus used when strategic analysis is required?

The final fixation located on a specific target or object before the initiation of movement is which of the following?

What captures the relationship between arousal and performance?

Reactive agility

Which of the following is the attentional style used to mentally rehearse an impeding action?

Which of the following is the attentional style used by a bicycle courier maneuvering through New York City traffic?

The narrowing of attentional focus when arousal levels are higher than optimal is known as:

Which of the following is true of visual search?

Instructions that induce an internal attentional focus

Introduction to Motor Learning and Control

Understanding Movement Preparation

Behavioral Theories of Motor Control

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