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KNH 184 EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (72)
Motor learning "Motor learning is a set of processes
definition associated with practice or experience
leading to a relatively permanent
change in the capability for skilled
performance."
Why is learning Learning allows humans and other
critical? organisms to adapt to the features of
their environment and to profit from
experince.
1. Learning is a set of processes
- we do not fully understand the processes, but
do know they are powerful
Features of motor 2. Motor learning is not directly observable
learning 3. Learning occurs as a direct result
of practice (intentional) or
experience (unintentional)
4. Change in performance must be relatively
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permanent
Motor learning negative motor learning = bad habit
usually refers to a
gain in the
capability for
skilled
performance.
However, motor
learning can be
negative
Performance curve performance plotted as a function of practice
Ceiling effect When participants' scores cluster toward the
highest limit of the measure/instrument.
floor effect When participants' scores cluster toward the
lower limit of the measure/instrument.
Massed practice A practice schedule in which the duration
of rest between practice trials is relatively
short.
Distributed practice A practice schedule in which the duration
of rest between practice trials is relatively
long.
Gold standard for transfer/retention design
measuring motor
learning
components of a practice, retention interval, retention test
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PM
KNH 184 EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (72)
Motor learning "Motor learning is a set of processes
definition associated with practice or experience
leading to a relatively permanent
change in the capability for skilled
performance."
Why is learning Learning allows humans and other
critical? organisms to adapt to the features of
their environment and to profit from
experince.
1. Learning is a set of processes
- we do not fully understand the processes, but
do know they are powerful
Features of motor 2. Motor learning is not directly observable
learning 3. Learning occurs as a direct result
of practice (intentional) or
experience (unintentional)
4. Change in performance must be relatively
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10
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PM
permanent
Motor learning negative motor learning = bad habit
usually refers to a
gain in the
capability for
skilled
performance.
However, motor
learning can be
negative
Performance curve performance plotted as a function of practice
Ceiling effect When participants' scores cluster toward the
highest limit of the measure/instrument.
floor effect When participants' scores cluster toward the
lower limit of the measure/instrument.
Massed practice A practice schedule in which the duration
of rest between practice trials is relatively
short.
Distributed practice A practice schedule in which the duration
of rest between practice trials is relatively
long.
Gold standard for transfer/retention design
measuring motor
learning
components of a practice, retention interval, retention test
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