Question 1

In Fleishman's taxonomy,the ability to rapidly and accurately move the hand to a small target is known as finger dexterity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The specificity of motor abilities hypothesis predicts that if a person is highly skilled in one activity then he or she should be or become skilled in all activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Research shows that standing on one leg and stabilizing the body after landing on one leg:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are highly correlated with each other 
B)  Are NOT highly correlated with each other 
C)  Are essentially the same skill 
D)  Are essentially the same skill because they are so highly correlated with each other 
A)  Are highly correlated with each other 
B)  Are NOT highly correlated with each other 
C)  Are essentially the same skill 
D)  Are essentially the same skill because they are so highly correlated with each other A

Question 4

The general motor ability hypothesis proposes that individuals have:

Accepted Answer

A)  One motor ability that determines a person's potential to perform motor skills 
B)  One motor ability that predicts how well a person will perform specific skills 
C)  Many specific motor abilities that are highly related to each other 
D)  Many specific motor abilities that are independent of each other 
A)  One motor ability that determines a person's potential to perform motor skills 
B)  One motor ability that predicts how well a person will perform specific skills 
C)  Many specific motor abilities that are highly related to each other 
D)  Many specific motor abilities that are independent of each other

Question 5

It is quite easy to predict which child athletes are going to excel as adult athletes using tests of motor abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In addition to identifying perceptual-motor abilities,Fleishman also identified __________abilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Athletic 
B)  General motor 
C)  Strength and endurance 
D)  Physical proficiency 
A)  Athletic 
B)  General motor 
C)  Strength and endurance 
D)  Physical proficiency

Question 7

The ability to make skillful,well-directed arm-hand movements that involve manipulating objects rather quickly is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to make skillful,well-directed arm-hand movements...

Question 8

Identifying the relationship between balance and falls in the elderly requires the use of a multidimensional balance scale rather than a single test of balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Research suggests that the ability to precisely time movements is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlled by a common internal clock for all tasks 
B)  Task specific 
C)  Acquired only through practice 
D)  Dependent on whether a task is an open or closed motor skill 
A)  Controlled by a common internal clock for all tasks 
B)  Task specific 
C)  Acquired only through practice 
D)  Dependent on whether a task is an open or closed motor skill

Question 10

Timing as an ability is typically specific to the requirements of the skill being performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Visual acuity is one of the perceptual-motor abilities that Fleishman did not include in his taxonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A task analysis is an essential part of identifying the motor abilities that underlie the performance of any motor skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To develop his taxonomy of human perceptual-motor abilities,Fleishman:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gave an extensive battery of tests to many people 
B)  Interviewed many people about their motor skill experiences 
C)  Observed many highly skilled athletes 
D)  Did many task analyses for many different motor skills 
A)  Gave an extensive battery of tests to many people 
B)  Interviewed many people about their motor skill experiences 
C)  Observed many highly skilled athletes 
D)  Did many task analyses for many different motor skills

Question 14

The terms ability and skill should be considered synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ability to make skillful hand movements to manipulate objects is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Arm-hand coordination 
B)  Limb coordination 
C)  Finger dexterity 
D)  Manual dexterity 
A)  Arm-hand coordination 
B)  Limb coordination 
C)  Finger dexterity 
D)  Manual dexterity

Question 16

Fleishman's taxonomy of abilities should be considered an exhaustive inventory of all the abilities related to motor skill performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research showing the low correlation between reaction time (RT)and movement time (MT)supports the general motor ability hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research suggests that static and dynamic balance abilities are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent motor abilities 
B)  Highly related motor abilities 
C)  Moderately related motor abilities 
D)  Independent for some skills and highly related for other skills 
A)  Independent motor abilities 
B)  Highly related motor abilities 
C)  Moderately related motor abilities 
D)  Independent for some skills and highly related for other skills

Question 19

The ability to visually follow a moving object is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to visually follow a moving...

Question 20

Rather than differing in terms of having or not having certain abilities,people differ in the ________ of each of the various identifiable abilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rather than differing in terms of having...

In Fleishman's taxonomy,the ability to rapidly and accurately move the hand to a small target is known as finger dexterity.

The specificity of motor abilities hypothesis predicts that if a person is highly skilled in one activity then he or she should be or become skilled in all activities.

Research shows that standing on one leg and stabilizing the body after landing on one leg:

The general motor ability hypothesis proposes that individuals have:

It is quite easy to predict which child athletes are going to excel as adult athletes using tests of motor abilities.

In addition to identifying perceptual-motor abilities,Fleishman also identified __________abilities.

The ability to make skillful,well-directed arm-hand movements that involve manipulating objects rather quickly is known as ________.

Identifying the relationship between balance and falls in the elderly requires the use of a multidimensional balance scale rather than a single test of balance.

Research suggests that the ability to precisely time movements is:

Timing as an ability is typically specific to the requirements of the skill being performed.

Visual acuity is one of the perceptual-motor abilities that Fleishman did not include in his taxonomy.

A task analysis is an essential part of identifying the motor abilities that underlie the performance of any motor skill.

To develop his taxonomy of human perceptual-motor abilities,Fleishman:

The terms ability and skill should be considered synonymous.

The ability to make skillful hand movements to manipulate objects is known as:

Fleishman's taxonomy of abilities should be considered an exhaustive inventory of all the abilities related to motor skill performance.

Research showing the low correlation between reaction time (RT)and movement time (MT)supports the general motor ability hypothesis.

Research suggests that static and dynamic balance abilities are:

The ability to visually follow a moving object is called ________.

Rather than differing in terms of having or not having certain abilities,people differ in the ________ of each of the various identifiable abilities.

The Classification of Motor Skills

The Measurement of Motor Performance

Neuromotor Basis for Motor Control

Motor Control Theories

Sensory Components of Motor Control

Performance and Motor Control Characteristics of Functional Skills

Action Preparation

Attention As a Limited Capacity Resource

Memory Components, forgetting, and Strategies

Defining and Assessing Learning

The Stages of Learning

Transfer of Learning

Demonstration and Verbal Instructions

Augmented Feedback

Practice Variability and Specificity

The Amount and Distribution of Practice

Whole and Part Practice

Mental Practice

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Exam 3: Motor Abilities

In Fleishman's taxonomy,the ability to rapidly and accurately move the hand to a small target is known as finger dexterity.

The specificity of motor abilities hypothesis predicts that if a person is highly skilled in one activity then he or she should be or become skilled in all activities.

Research shows that standing on one leg and stabilizing the body after landing on one leg:

The general motor ability hypothesis proposes that individuals have:

It is quite easy to predict which child athletes are going to excel as adult athletes using tests of motor abilities.

In addition to identifying perceptual-motor abilities,Fleishman also identified __________abilities.

The ability to make skillful,well-directed arm-hand movements that involve manipulating objects rather quickly is known as ________.

Identifying the relationship between balance and falls in the elderly requires the use of a multidimensional balance scale rather than a single test of balance.

Research suggests that the ability to precisely time movements is:

Timing as an ability is typically specific to the requirements of the skill being performed.

Visual acuity is one of the perceptual-motor abilities that Fleishman did not include in his taxonomy.

A task analysis is an essential part of identifying the motor abilities that underlie the performance of any motor skill.

To develop his taxonomy of human perceptual-motor abilities,Fleishman:

The terms ability and skill should be considered synonymous.

The ability to make skillful hand movements to manipulate objects is known as:

Fleishman's taxonomy of abilities should be considered an exhaustive inventory of all the abilities related to motor skill performance.

Research showing the low correlation between reaction time (RT)and movement time (MT)supports the general motor ability hypothesis.

Research suggests that static and dynamic balance abilities are:

The ability to visually follow a moving object is called ________.

Rather than differing in terms of having or not having certain abilities,people differ in the ________ of each of the various identifiable abilities.

The Classification of Motor Skills

The Measurement of Motor Performance

Neuromotor Basis for Motor Control

Motor Control Theories

Sensory Components of Motor Control

Performance and Motor Control Characteristics of Functional Skills

Action Preparation

Attention As a Limited Capacity Resource

Memory Components, forgetting, and Strategies

Defining and Assessing Learning

The Stages of Learning

Transfer of Learning

Demonstration and Verbal Instructions

Augmented Feedback

Practice Variability and Specificity

The Amount and Distribution of Practice

Whole and Part Practice

Mental Practice

Filters