KNR 257 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Motor Skill, Mental Chronometry, Railways Act 1921
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Knr 257: study guide for first in-class exam. Questions for chapters 1, 2, and 3. Slide presentations for chapters 1 to 3. The reading from new scientist magazine ( genius or not? ) You should recognize/know/be able to distinguish among definitions of the following: Movements- actual limb configurations used to achieve the action/skill. Gross- large muscles used; fine- small muscles used. Discrete- one action; controlled more by planning; continuous- cyclical actions; controlled more by feedback. Closed motor skill- unchanging environment; open motor skill- changing environment. The three classification continua (precision & distinctiveness of movement, Performance production measure stability of environment) used to achieve the result. Displays results only, not how they did it. Reaction time, movement time, response time & the difference between simple and choice reaction time. Reaction time- time from presentation onset of stimulus to the start of. Movement time- time from initiation time to termination response time; physical movement measurement.
