Question 1

Electronic technologies such as _____ are enabling people who are limited in the ability to see or hear to partially regain function in these sensory modalities.
A) sensory prostheses
B) motor prostheses
C) transcranial prostheses
D) deep brain stimulation

Accepted Answer

Sensory prostheses are devices that can partially restore lost function in sensory modalities. Examples include cochlear implants for hearing impairment and retinal prostheses for vision impairment. The other options, motor prostheses, transcranial prostheses, and deep brain stimulation, are focused on restoring motor function in various ways and would not be appropriate choices for this question.

Question 2

Describe an example of the cognitive stage, the associative stage, and the autonomous stage during learning the task of operating one's new video camera.

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Question 3

Explain the difference between open skills and closed skills. Give an example of each type of skill, explaining why it would be considered open or closed.

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Question 4

Provide an example of a motor program.

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Question 5

Paul Fitts developed a three-stage model of skill learning that is still used today. First, define and explain each of the stages in the three-stage model of skill learning, and provide an example for each. Second, explain why this model is still used today.

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Question 6

Lesion and neuroimaging studies have suggested that the basal ganglia play a role in skill learning. Explain why it is difficult to determine exactly what this role is.

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Question 7

Explain the difference between perceptual-motor skills and cognitive skills. Give an example of a task that involves both perceptual-motor skills and cognitive skills, making sure to explain the involvement of each type of skill.

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Question 8

Unlike deep brain stimulation where the electrodes stimulate the brain, the motor prostheses electrodes:
A) collect information from neurons and transmit those signals.
B) deliver electrical impulses to a specific body part.
C) provide researchers with information on a specific limb.
D) None of the answers is correct.

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Motor prostheses electrodes are implanted in the muscles and collect information from neurons in the residual limb. These signals are then transmitted to the appropriate prosthetic limb, allowing the user to control the movement of the limb.

Question 9

Give an example of how one might use constant practice to learn to hit a tennis ball. How would this differ from using variable practice?

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Question 10

Suppose one is practicing a speech for a class. Based on what one learned about the impact of knowledge of results on practice, what should one do to maximize the effectiveness of practice?

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Question 11

Describe how the cerebellum, cerebral cortex, and basal ganglia are each involved in learning to dive from a diving board.

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Question 12

Suppose a child learns to ride his bike on the smooth, flat road by his home. According to the identical elements theory, under what physical conditions will the child's bike-riding abilities transfer the most? Under what conditions will they transfer the least?

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Question 13

Suppose one has an exam in 3 weeks, and one plans to spend 9 hours studying for the exam. Describe how one would study for the exam if one is using massed practice. Describe how one would study for the exam if one is using spaced practice.

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Question 14

An electromechanical device that can help people recover lost abilities to learn and perform perceptual-motor skills is called:
A) sensory prosthesis.
B) motor prosthesis.
C) transcranial prosthesis.
D) deep brain stimulation.

Accepted Answer

Motor prosthesis is designed to help individuals recover lost motor abilities, which includes the ability to learn and perform perceptual-motor skills. These devices can replace or augment the function of a part of the body that has been lost through illness or injury.

Question 15

Describe the symptoms of a person who has Parkinson's disease a. And how deep brain stimulation is used to treat it.?

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Question 16

Describe the procedure and results of any one study that tested the impact of basal ganglia lesions on skill learning.

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Question 17

Describe an example of something that one has learned implicitly. Justify why one considers the example to be implicit learning.

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Question 18

What is the difference between having talent and being an expert?

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Quiz 8: Skill Memory:

Electronic technologies such as _____ are enabling people who are limited in the ability to see or hear to partially regain function in these sensory modalities.