Motor Control Exam 1 Questions and
Answers
What is motor control? - correct answer-- the ability to regulate or direct the
mechanisms essential to movement
- the observable attempt to produce a voluntary action
- an ongoing process during which the level of control is influenced by multiple factors
Movement emerges from the interaction of what 3 things? - correct answer-- the
individual
- the task
- the environment
What are three additional factors that influence motor control? - correct answer--
biomechanics
- behavior
- neural control
The individual encompasses what three systems? - correct answer-- cognitive systems
- motor/action systems
- sensory/perception systems
Why is cognition considered to effect movement? - correct answer-Because movement
usually occurs as a result of intent, which occurs in the brain.
Example of how attention (cognitive) can affect movement: - correct answer-If
distracted, movements are much more likely to be uncoordinated
If paying close attention, movements will be more purposeful and focused
Example of when one may use planning (cognitive) in movement: - correct answer-
When picking up a full glass; which arm do you use, how fast to pick it up, where to set
it down again
Example of how problem-solving (cognitive) effects movement: - correct answer-You
pick up a weight that is much heavier than you anticipated so you adjust your footing
How can strong motivation (cognitive) alter movement? - correct answer-By increasing
speed or intensity, etc.
How can emotions (cognitive) alter movement? - correct answer-Ex. Seeing a friend you
haven't seen in ages can cause you to get excited and run over to them or hug them
, How can memory (cognitive) affect movement? - correct answer-Ex. you were a bit by a
dog as a kiddo and now whenever you see a dog you take a few steps back
Define attention capacity: - correct answer-The amount of cognitive attention in you
need to give in order to complete a task
Which of the following statements are true?
1. Tasks require attention
2. Individuals have a limitless attentional capacity
3. Doing a primary task leaves less room for secondary tasks
4. Primary task will take attention and only what cognitive attention is left will be
allocated to the secondary tasks
5. In early learning task takes little attention
6. Multitasking is easy peasy - correct answer-1, 3, and 4 are true
Individuals have limited attentional capacity
In early learning tasks take more attention
Multitasking is fake according to Dr. Jones
Which level of arousal is the best? - correct answer-Trick question! All levels of arousal
are useful and appropriate when they match the level required by the activity
For what activity would you want low arousal? - correct answer-Giving a piano concert
- a fine, complex movement
For what activity would you want moderate arousal? - correct answer-Shooting hoops or
going on a jog
- requires mod motor control because of its mod. complexity
For what activity would you want high arousal? - correct answer-Lifting weights
- a gross, simple movement
Define degrees of freedom: - correct answer-the number of ways that a task can be
performed
Define perception - correct answer-Perception is the integration of sensory information
into meaningful information. Adds meaning to ascending info
Define sensory selection - correct answer-The body does not have the capacity to
process all the information coming in at once, so it picks and chooses
Where is our center of mass in bilateral stance? - correct answer-At or near the belly
button
What does postural control aim to do? - correct answer-Maintain the center of mass
over the base of support
Answers
What is motor control? - correct answer-- the ability to regulate or direct the
mechanisms essential to movement
- the observable attempt to produce a voluntary action
- an ongoing process during which the level of control is influenced by multiple factors
Movement emerges from the interaction of what 3 things? - correct answer-- the
individual
- the task
- the environment
What are three additional factors that influence motor control? - correct answer--
biomechanics
- behavior
- neural control
The individual encompasses what three systems? - correct answer-- cognitive systems
- motor/action systems
- sensory/perception systems
Why is cognition considered to effect movement? - correct answer-Because movement
usually occurs as a result of intent, which occurs in the brain.
Example of how attention (cognitive) can affect movement: - correct answer-If
distracted, movements are much more likely to be uncoordinated
If paying close attention, movements will be more purposeful and focused
Example of when one may use planning (cognitive) in movement: - correct answer-
When picking up a full glass; which arm do you use, how fast to pick it up, where to set
it down again
Example of how problem-solving (cognitive) effects movement: - correct answer-You
pick up a weight that is much heavier than you anticipated so you adjust your footing
How can strong motivation (cognitive) alter movement? - correct answer-By increasing
speed or intensity, etc.
How can emotions (cognitive) alter movement? - correct answer-Ex. Seeing a friend you
haven't seen in ages can cause you to get excited and run over to them or hug them
, How can memory (cognitive) affect movement? - correct answer-Ex. you were a bit by a
dog as a kiddo and now whenever you see a dog you take a few steps back
Define attention capacity: - correct answer-The amount of cognitive attention in you
need to give in order to complete a task
Which of the following statements are true?
1. Tasks require attention
2. Individuals have a limitless attentional capacity
3. Doing a primary task leaves less room for secondary tasks
4. Primary task will take attention and only what cognitive attention is left will be
allocated to the secondary tasks
5. In early learning task takes little attention
6. Multitasking is easy peasy - correct answer-1, 3, and 4 are true
Individuals have limited attentional capacity
In early learning tasks take more attention
Multitasking is fake according to Dr. Jones
Which level of arousal is the best? - correct answer-Trick question! All levels of arousal
are useful and appropriate when they match the level required by the activity
For what activity would you want low arousal? - correct answer-Giving a piano concert
- a fine, complex movement
For what activity would you want moderate arousal? - correct answer-Shooting hoops or
going on a jog
- requires mod motor control because of its mod. complexity
For what activity would you want high arousal? - correct answer-Lifting weights
- a gross, simple movement
Define degrees of freedom: - correct answer-the number of ways that a task can be
performed
Define perception - correct answer-Perception is the integration of sensory information
into meaningful information. Adds meaning to ascending info
Define sensory selection - correct answer-The body does not have the capacity to
process all the information coming in at once, so it picks and chooses
Where is our center of mass in bilateral stance? - correct answer-At or near the belly
button
What does postural control aim to do? - correct answer-Maintain the center of mass
over the base of support
