Question 1

A massed practice schedule would be the most effective for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  New and complex skills 
B)  Tasks that have high-energy requirements 
C)  Discrete skills 
D)  Tasks that involve some degree of risk 
A)  New and complex skills 
B)  Tasks that have high-energy requirements 
C)  Discrete skills 
D)  Tasks that involve some degree of risk C

Question 2

When should variable practice be implemented?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the skill is first introduced 
B)  Once the learner has acquired the basic movement pattern 
C)  Only when the learner has reached the autonomous stage 
D)  Only when the learner is having difficulty developing an understanding of the basic movement pattern 
A)  When the skill is first introduced 
B)  Once the learner has acquired the basic movement pattern 
C)  Only when the learner has reached the autonomous stage 
D)  Only when the learner is having difficulty developing an understanding of the basic movement pattern C

Question 3

If substitute or alternative equipment causes a distinct change in movement pattern, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continue to use it, the learner will figure it out 
B)  Stop using it 
C)  Use it only sparingly 
D)  You should only use the specific equipment designed for that activity 
A)  Continue to use it, the learner will figure it out 
B)  Stop using it 
C)  Use it only sparingly 
D)  You should only use the specific equipment designed for that activity B

Question 4

Which of following would be an example of implementing random practice to ""practice"" three different skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing 10 successive trials at each of the three skills 
B)  Performing one trial of each of the three skills over 10 rotations 
C)  Performing five trials of each skill, repeating the rotation twice 
D)  Performing 30 successive trials of one skill 
A)  Performing 10 successive trials at each of the three skills 
B)  Performing one trial of each of the three skills over 10 rotations 
C)  Performing five trials of each skill, repeating the rotation twice 
D)  Performing 30 successive trials of one skill

Question 5

Contextual interference should be avoided at all costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of variable practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances the development of a learner's schema 
B)  It facilitates transfer 
C)  It leads to better performance during practice 
D)  It enhances a learner's ability to accurately select appropriate parameter values to accomplish a movement goal 
A)  It enhances the development of a learner's schema 
B)  It facilitates transfer 
C)  It leads to better performance during practice 
D)  It enhances a learner's ability to accurately select appropriate parameter values to accomplish a movement goal

Question 7

Repeated blocked practice provides _________ contextual interference.

Accepted Answer

A)  No 
B)  Low 
C)  Moderate 
D)  High 
A)  No 
B)  Low 
C)  Moderate 
D)  High

Question 8

Which of the following describes blocked practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  One variation of a skill is practiced repeatedly before practice attempts are given on another skill 
B)  Multiple task variations are performed in a random order 
C)  Multiple tasks are arranged in blocks according to their similarities 
D)  Multiple tasks are arranged in an alternating pattern 
A)  One variation of a skill is practiced repeatedly before practice attempts are given on another skill 
B)  Multiple task variations are performed in a random order 
C)  Multiple tasks are arranged in blocks according to their similarities 
D)  Multiple tasks are arranged in an alternating pattern

Question 9

If a golfer lines up 30 balls and putts them from the exact same spot on the green to the exact same hole each time, the golfer is using what type of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constant practice 
B)  Blocked practice 
C)  Repeated blocked practice 
D)  A and B 
A)  Constant practice 
B)  Blocked practice 
C)  Repeated blocked practice 
D)  A and B

Question 10

Which of the following must be considered when designing practice experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  The learner 
B)  The task 
C)  The environment 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The learner 
B)  The task 
C)  The environment 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Learning is enhanced when longer, less frequent practice sessions are scheduled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Low contextual interference would occur when practice trials are organized following a ___________ schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blocked 
B)  Random 
C)  Repeated blocked 
D)  Variable 
A)  Blocked 
B)  Random 
C)  Repeated blocked 
D)  Variable

Question 13

Which of the following is the term used to describe practice where the rest component between sessions or practice attempts is equal to or greater than the practice component?

Accepted Answer

A)  Massed practice 
B)  Alternating practice 
C)  Distributed practice 
D)  Restful practice 
A)  Massed practice 
B)  Alternating practice 
C)  Distributed practice 
D)  Restful practice

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a non-regulatory condition that could be incorporated into the variable practice schedule for a quarterback?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of defenders 
B)  Distance of throw to receiver 
C)  Crowd noise level 
D)  The area on the field to which the ball must be thrown 
A)  Presence of defenders 
B)  Distance of throw to receiver 
C)  Crowd noise level 
D)  The area on the field to which the ball must be thrown

Question 15

Stations are a teaching method that can easily be designed to incorporate both variable and random practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Long term retention of a motor skill is best achieved by practicing a skill repeatedly before moving to a different version of the task or a different task altogether.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When implementing variable practice, which of the following should be manipulated for skills whose objective is the consistent and accurate replication of a movement pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulating conditions 
B)  Non-regulatory conditions 
C)  Both regulatory and non-regulatory conditions 
D)  Variable practice should not be used for closed skills with inter-trial variability 
A)  Regulating conditions 
B)  Non-regulatory conditions 
C)  Both regulatory and non-regulatory conditions 
D)  Variable practice should not be used for closed skills with inter-trial variability

Question 18

When implementing variable practice, which of the following should be manipulated for closed skills that involve inter-trial variability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulating conditions 
B)  Non-regulatory conditions 
C)  Both regulatory and non-regulatory conditions 
D)  Variable practice should not be used for closed skills with inter-trial variability 
A)  Regulating conditions 
B)  Non-regulatory conditions 
C)  Both regulatory and non-regulatory conditions 
D)  Variable practice should not be used for closed skills with inter-trial variability

Question 19

What does a well-designed drill do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximizes time on task 
B)  Involves the participation of all learners 
C)  Directly targets the learning goal 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Maximizes time on task 
B)  Involves the participation of all learners 
C)  Directly targets the learning goal 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

The explanation that suggests that random practice facilitates learning by causing temporary between trials forgetting of task solutions is called the ____________ hypothesis

Accepted Answer

A)  Elaboration 
B)  Forgetting 
C)  Memory 
D)  Action plan reconstruction 
A)  Elaboration 
B)  Forgetting 
C)  Memory 
D)  Action plan reconstruction

A massed practice schedule would be the most effective for which of the following?

When should variable practice be implemented?

If substitute or alternative equipment causes a distinct change in movement pattern, what should you do?

Which of following would be an example of implementing random practice to ""practice"" three different skills?

Contextual interference should be avoided at all costs.

Which of the following is NOT true of variable practice?

Repeated blocked practice provides _________ contextual interference.

Which of the following describes blocked practice?

If a golfer lines up 30 balls and putts them from the exact same spot on the green to the exact same hole each time, the golfer is using what type of practice?

Which of the following must be considered when designing practice experiences?

Learning is enhanced when longer, less frequent practice sessions are scheduled.

Low contextual interference would occur when practice trials are organized following a ___________ schedule.

Which of the following is the term used to describe practice where the rest component between sessions or practice attempts is equal to or greater than the practice component?

Which of the following is an example of a non-regulatory condition that could be incorporated into the variable practice schedule for a quarterback?

Stations are a teaching method that can easily be designed to incorporate both variable and random practice.

Long term retention of a motor skill is best achieved by practicing a skill repeatedly before moving to a different version of the task or a different task altogether.

When implementing variable practice, which of the following should be manipulated for skills whose objective is the consistent and accurate replication of a movement pattern?

When implementing variable practice, which of the following should be manipulated for closed skills that involve inter-trial variability?

What does a well-designed drill do?

The explanation that suggests that random practice facilitates learning by causing temporary between trials forgetting of task solutions is called the ____________ hypothesis

Introduction to Motor Learning and Control

Understanding Movement Preparation

The Role of Attention, Arousal, and Visual Search in 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

Diagnosing Errors

Correcting Errors

Filters

Exam 10: Practice Schedules

A massed practice schedule would be the most effective for which of the following?

When should variable practice be implemented?

If substitute or alternative equipment causes a distinct change in movement pattern, what should you do?

Which of following would be an example of implementing random practice to ""practice"" three different skills?

Contextual interference should be avoided at all costs.

Which of the following is NOT true of variable practice?

Repeated blocked practice provides _________ contextual interference.

Which of the following describes blocked practice?

If a golfer lines up 30 balls and putts them from the exact same spot on the green to the exact same hole each time, the golfer is using what type of practice?

Which of the following must be considered when designing practice experiences?

Learning is enhanced when longer, less frequent practice sessions are scheduled.

Low contextual interference would occur when practice trials are organized following a ___________ schedule.

Which of the following is the term used to describe practice where the rest component between sessions or practice attempts is equal to or greater than the practice component?

Which of the following is an example of a non-regulatory condition that could be incorporated into the variable practice schedule for a quarterback?

Stations are a teaching method that can easily be designed to incorporate both variable and random practice.

Long term retention of a motor skill is best achieved by practicing a skill repeatedly before moving to a different version of the task or a different task altogether.

When implementing variable practice, which of the following should be manipulated for skills whose objective is the consistent and accurate replication of a movement pattern?

When implementing variable practice, which of the following should be manipulated for closed skills that involve inter-trial variability?

What does a well-designed drill do?

The explanation that suggests that random practice facilitates learning by causing temporary between trials forgetting of task solutions is called the ____________ hypothesis

Introduction to Motor Learning and Control

Understanding Movement Preparation

The Role of Attention, Arousal, and Visual Search in 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

Diagnosing Errors

Correcting Errors

Filters