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Chapter 5: Motor Programs
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- 1Open-Loop ControlConsists of an executive and an effector
Used for quick movements
Contains no error detection
No modifications during movement - 2Central Pattern Generator (CPG)Centrally located control mechanism that produces genetic, repetitive actions; it is triggered by stimulus
- 3Reflex Reversal PhenomenonReflex activity produces different responses to a stimulus, depending on the phase of the movement
Role of Motor Program - 4Role of Motor ProgramsDefine and issue commands
Organize degrees of freedom
Make postural adjustments
Adapt reflexes for goal - 5What are the problems with Motor Program Theory?Novel tasks are not explained
Storage space is not accounted for - 6Dynamical SystemsNo central program command or self-organization
Motor programs emerge naturally - 7Relative Timing: Invariant FeaturesComponents of movements that do not change when the speed, size of the action, force used to produce the action, or trajectory changes
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