Information Processing Flashcards

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What is interpretation of stimulus?

A

Making sense of the stimulus/ what is happening in the environment

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2
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What is decision making?

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Response and speed of reaction to the stimulus
Determined by past experience
Must have past experience to perform that action

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3
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What is serial processing?

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When information is processed sequentially in stages

For example a gymnastics routine

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What is parallel processing?

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Processed occur at the same time

For example relieving a pass in netball- the speed of the ball, direction and height of the ball

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What is stimulus detection?

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Picking up on something that is standing out from the environment

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6
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How can perceptual mechanism enhance performance?

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Good perception enhances performance
Make sense of information
Selectively attend
Perform differently because of different perceptions
React more quickly
Use memory- more experiences the more information they can draw on
Uses schema to refine information processing
Use motor programmes

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