Memory And Information Processing

Question 1

Wha is information processing

Answer 1

The set of activities done in a particular sequence which data produce information

Imput: stimuli ->decision made ->output: action

Question 2

What stages does welfords model include

Answer 2

3 stages:
Input of information (perception)
Throughout (decision making)
Output (response)

Question 3

What are the main sensory inputs used in information processing

Answer 3

Visual input
Auditory input
Touch input
Proprioceptive input

Question 4

Apply each of the sensory inputs to sporting information processing

Answer 4

Visual- use of visual cues to track movement and assess opponents/teammates, anticipating actions
Auditory- used in communication, response to instructions and detecting environmental sounds
Touch- physical sensations experienced through contact with objects, surfaces and athletes
Proprioceptive- fathered through Proprioceptive system providing feedback on positioning movement and balance

Question 5

Explain welfords model

Answer 5

Sensory input- information from the sense organs
Perception- the brain judging and interpreting information received and identifies key elements
[detection comparison recognition]
Selective attention- ability to block of task orientated stimuli and thoughts (filters relevant information)
DCR- greater experiences provide greater information to memory so more accurate DCR
Decision making- ability to use information to make correct decision
Memory-
STSS-> STM-> LTM
Effector control- selective movement is sent to muscles via motor neurones (no movement occurs until this stage)

Question 6

What is the interaction between STM and LTM when making a decision

Answer 6

-Decision made by comparing the current situation in STM with previous experiences in LTM to determine the appropriate action
-action and result stores for future references (allow process to restart)

Question 7

Identify a difference between Welford and Whitings model

Answer 7

Whitings model includes translatory mechanisms

Question 8

Explain whitings model

Answer 8

Input date from display- information from environment that overwhelms the senses
Receptor systems- sense organs
Perceptual mechanisms- information in STM is either ignored/filtered or selectively attended -passes to STM
Translatory mechanisms- where decision making occurs where a skill is chosen depending on environmental information and motor programme retrieved from LTM then put into action
Effector mechanism and muscular system - nerve impulses sent via motor neurones causing contraction
Feedback -(STM->LTM ~ KOR, KOP)