Assignment 6_Introductiontotheories

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KINES 3550 Assignment #6: Open- vs. closed-loop control and problems in motor learning and control In the introduction class on motor control and learning theories, we discussed examples of problems in motor control that need to be addressed by theories. In addition to the degrees of freedom problem, the 3 following problems were discussed. a) Context condition variability b) Perceptual-motor integration problem c) Skill acquisition problem We also introduced the distinction between open- and closed-loop control systems. For each problem listed above, please provide one example that illustrates the problem in motor control and learning. Next, discuss how the open- and closed-loop control models differently address the problems listed above. a) Context condition variability Example (1 point): There is no fixed relationship between muscles and movements: Mechanical, forces acting on limb not only muscular (Gravity) Open- vs. closed loop control discussion (2 points): Open control would be the only option for gravity, considering there’s a goal, then stimulus identification, response selection, response programming, and then movement which of course is being forced. b) Perceptual-motor integration problem Example (1 point): How is sensory (perceptual) information integrates with outgoing motor commands: Moving closer to an object to see it better or closer to a sound to hear it better. Open- vs. closed loop control discussion (2 points): Open control wouldn’t necessarily make sense in this scenario. Yes, closed loop control is the same as open, however it used feedback to create a cycle. No one ever said the feedback can’t come from yourself. If you moved in the wrong direction, then you access and move again. c) Skill acquisition problem Example (1 point): How are motor skills learned or acquired: Riding your bike or walking. Open- vs. closed loop control discussion (2 points): This last one is tricky and uses both open and closed loop control in my opinion. You learn the basic skill mostly likely at a young age, being the open loop control, because you don’t have or get any feedback.
KINES 3550 However, when you pick it back up when older, you learn to do it better even though you know the basis of the skill or action, bringing the feedback element into the picture .
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