4 stages of the general information processing model
Input
Decision making
Output
Feedback
What is the DCR process
Detection- of stimuli
Comparison- to memory stores
Recognition - of relevant stimuli based on past experiences
6 aspects of input
Senses.
Receptors.
Proprioception.
Perception.
DCR process
Selective attention.
What are senses
External senses include sight and hearing.
Internal senses are collectively known as proprioception. This includes touch and kinesthesis
what is kinesthesis
your inner awareness of the position of your body
Baddeley and hitch working memory model
Central executive: control centre for working memory
Episodic buffer: Links both sub systems, creates sequences to be stored in long term memory
Phonological loop: Deals with sound
Visuospatial sketchpad: What you can see
What is long term memory
Long term memory has an unlimited capacity. It is where information such as motor
programmes and past experiences are stored until they are required by the short term /
working memory.
What is short term memory
The short-term memory has a limited capacity of 5-9 items and duration of up to 30 seconds
Order of whitings info processing model
Environment
Display
Sensory organs
Perceptual mechanism
Translatory mechanism
Effector mechanism
Muscular system output
Feedback
Whitings model environement
Everything present in the competitive situation
Whitings model sensory organs
The parts of the body which detect stimuli.
Whitings model display
The parts of the environment which the perform is aware of
Whitings model perceptual mechinisms
The stimuli are interpreted, which involves the DCR process and selective attention
Whitings model translatory mechanisms
a decision is made based on comparison of the current situation with information stored in the long-term memory
Whitings model effector mechanisms
response is programmed and sent out via neuromuscular
system
Whitings model Muscular system output
The response is performed
Whitings model feedback
Information is received about the outcome of performance
Response time
Reaction time plus movement time
Reaction time
Time taken between a stimulus and the start of a response. Can be simple or choice reaction time
Simple reaction time
The time taken to start a single response to a single stimulus
Choic ereaction time
The time taken between a stimulus and an action which requires a
choice
Movement time
the time from the start of the response to the end of the response
3 factors affecting response time
Hick’s law.
Psychological refractory period.
Single channel hypothesis.
Hicks law
The more choices there are the slower reaction time.