Question 1

Simple RT involves one signal and more than one possible response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which two events mark the beginning and the end of the interval known as reaction time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warning signal and stimulus signal 
B)  Stimulus signal and initiation of the response 
C)  Stimulus signal and the completion of the response 
D)  Warning signal and the initiation of the response 
A)  Warning signal and stimulus signal 
B)  Stimulus signal and initiation of the response 
C)  Stimulus signal and the completion of the response 
D)  Warning signal and the initiation of the response B

Question 3

Radial error (RE)would be the appropriate general accuracy measure to assess the accuracy of a golf putt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The term kinetics refers to motion caused by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Velocity 
B)  Angular acceleration 
C)  Force 
D)  Movement 
A)  Velocity 
B)  Angular acceleration 
C)  Force 
D)  Movement

Question 5

This error measure evaluates performance consistency during a series of trials.

Accepted Answer

A)  AE 
B)  CE 
C)  VE 
D)  E 
A)  AE 
B)  CE 
C)  VE 
D)  E

Question 6

The change in spatial position of a limb is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Displacement. 
B)  Velocity. 
C)  Acceleration. 
D)  Linear motion. 
A)  Displacement. 
B)  Velocity. 
C)  Acceleration. 
D)  Linear motion.

Question 7

If you want to describe the movement of an object in a straight line,the type of motion you would describe is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you want to describe the movement...

Question 8

Reaction time and movement time measure the same aspect of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To determine muscle activation patterns,this measurement method could be used.

Accepted Answer

A)  EMG 
B)  EEG 
C)  Kinetics 
D)  Kinematics 
A)  EMG 
B)  EEG 
C)  Kinetics 
D)  Kinematics

Question 10

If you move your two arms forward and backward several times at the same time,the phase relationship between them is 0 degrees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An individual must respond to only one of several signals presented in this type of reaction time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple RT 
B)  Choice RT 
C)  Discrimination RT 
D)  Serial RT 
A)  Simple RT 
B)  Choice RT 
C)  Discrimination RT 
D)  Serial RT

Question 12

Which of the following would be considered a performance production measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The height of a jump 
B)  The time to complete a jump 
C)  The number of successful jumps to reach a target 
D)  The joint torque at the knee just prior to take off during a jump 
A)  The height of a jump 
B)  The time to complete a jump 
C)  The number of successful jumps to reach a target 
D)  The joint torque at the knee just prior to take off during a jump

Question 13

The two legs are 180 degrees out of phase during running.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following would be considered a performance outcome measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The distance a ball was kicked 
B)  The angle of the knee at ball impact 
C)  The electrical activity in the quadriceps muscles during the kick 
D)  The electrical activity in the brain during the kick 
A)  The distance a ball was kicked 
B)  The angle of the knee at ball impact 
C)  The electrical activity in the quadriceps muscles during the kick 
D)  The electrical activity in the brain during the kick

Question 15

The kinematic measure of motor performance that describes the speeding up and slowing down of a movement is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The kinematic measure of motor performance that...

Question 16

TMS involves directing a short burst of magnetic waves at a specific area of the brain cortex in order to temporarily activate that area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The rotary force of body segments around their joints axes is known as joint ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rotary force of body segments around...

Question 18

The calculation of ______________ provides an objective measure of the coordination between two limbs or limb segments by comparing the specific location of each limb or limb segment in one cycle of a cyclic movement.

Accepted Answer

relative p

Question 19

EEG recordings will show __________ waves when the cerebral cortex is active.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha 
B)  Beta 
C)  Theta 
D)  Delta 
A)  Alpha 
B)  Beta 
C)  Theta 
D)  Delta

Question 20

The measure of muscle activity that detects the lateral displacement of a muscle's belly following maximal percutaneous neuromuscular stimulation is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Electromyography (EMG) 
B)  Whole muscle mechanomyography (wMMG) 
C)  Electroencephalography (EEG) 
D)  Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) 
A)  Electromyography (EMG) 
B)  Whole muscle mechanomyography (wMMG) 
C)  Electroencephalography (EEG) 
D)  Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)

Simple RT involves one signal and more than one possible response.

Which two events mark the beginning and the end of the interval known as reaction time?

Radial error (RE)would be the appropriate general accuracy measure to assess the accuracy of a golf putt.

The term kinetics refers to motion caused by ___________.

This error measure evaluates performance consistency during a series of trials.

The change in spatial position of a limb is called:

If you want to describe the movement of an object in a straight line,the type of motion you would describe is referred to as ________.

Reaction time and movement time measure the same aspect of performance.

To determine muscle activation patterns,this measurement method could be used.

If you move your two arms forward and backward several times at the same time,the phase relationship between them is 0 degrees.

An individual must respond to only one of several signals presented in this type of reaction time.

Which of the following would be considered a performance production measure?

The two legs are 180 degrees out of phase during running.

Which of the following would be considered a performance outcome measure?

The kinematic measure of motor performance that describes the speeding up and slowing down of a movement is called ________.

TMS involves directing a short burst of magnetic waves at a specific area of the brain cortex in order to temporarily activate that area.

The rotary force of body segments around their joints axes is known as joint ________.

The calculation of ______________ provides an objective measure of the coordination between two limbs or limb segments by comparing the specific location of each limb or limb segment in one cycle of a cyclic movement.

EEG recordings will show __________ waves when the cerebral cortex is active.

The measure of muscle activity that detects the lateral displacement of a muscle's belly following maximal percutaneous neuromuscular stimulation is referred to as:

The Classification of Motor Skills

Motor Abilities

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 2: The Measurement of Motor Performance

Simple RT involves one signal and more than one possible response.

Which two events mark the beginning and the end of the interval known as reaction time?

Radial error (RE)would be the appropriate general accuracy measure to assess the accuracy of a golf putt.

The term kinetics refers to motion caused by ___________.

This error measure evaluates performance consistency during a series of trials.

The change in spatial position of a limb is called:

If you want to describe the movement of an object in a straight line,the type of motion you would describe is referred to as ________.

Reaction time and movement time measure the same aspect of performance.

To determine muscle activation patterns,this measurement method could be used.

If you move your two arms forward and backward several times at the same time,the phase relationship between them is 0 degrees.

An individual must respond to only one of several signals presented in this type of reaction time.

Which of the following would be considered a performance production measure?

The two legs are 180 degrees out of phase during running.

Which of the following would be considered a performance outcome measure?

The kinematic measure of motor performance that describes the speeding up and slowing down of a movement is called ________.

TMS involves directing a short burst of magnetic waves at a specific area of the brain cortex in order to temporarily activate that area.

The rotary force of body segments around their joints axes is known as joint ________.

The calculation of ______________ provides an objective measure of the coordination between two limbs or limb segments by comparing the specific location of each limb or limb segment in one cycle of a cyclic movement.

EEG recordings will show __________ waves when the cerebral cortex is active.

The measure of muscle activity that detects the lateral displacement of a muscle's belly following maximal percutaneous neuromuscular stimulation is referred to as:

The Classification of Motor Skills

Motor Abilities

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