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Action selection
Action selection is a way of characterizing the most basic problem of intelligent systems: what to do next.
Action selection is a way of characterizing the most basic problem of intelligent systems: what to do next.
Affordance
An affordance is a quality of an object, or an environment, which allows an individual to perform an action.
An affordance is a quality of an object, or an environment, which allows an individual to perform an action.
Aggregate modulus
In relation to biomechanics, the aggregate modulus (Ha) is a measurement of the stiffness of a material at equilibrium when fluid has ceased flowing through it.
In relation to biomechanics, the aggregate modulus (Ha) is a measurement of the stiffness of a material at equilibrium when fluid has ceased flowing through it.
Bereitschaftspotential
In neurology, the Bereitschaftspotential or BP (from German, "readiness potential"), also called the pre-motor potential or readiness potential (RP), is a measure of activity in ...
In neurology, the Bereitschaftspotential or BP (from German, "readiness potential"), also called the pre-motor potential or readiness potential (RP), is a measure of activity in ...
Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems such as humans, animals, plants, organs, and cells by means of the methods of mechanics.
Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems such as humans, animals, plants, organs, and cells by means of the methods of mechanics.
Broken escalator phenomenon
The broken escalator phenomenon is the sensation of losing balance or dizziness reported by some people when stepping onto an escalator which is not working.
The broken escalator phenomenon is the sensation of losing balance or dizziness reported by some people when stepping onto an escalator which is not working.
Central pattern generator
Central pattern generators are neural networks that produce rhythmic patterned outputs without sensory feedback.
Central pattern generators are neural networks that produce rhythmic patterned outputs without sensory feedback.
Challenge point framework
The challenge point framework, created by Mark A. Guadagnoli and Timothy D. Lee, provides a theoretical basis to conceptualize the effects of various practice conditions in motor learning.
The challenge point framework, created by Mark A. Guadagnoli and Timothy D. Lee, provides a theoretical basis to conceptualize the effects of various practice conditions in motor learning.
Childhood development of fine motor skills
Fine motor skills are the coordination of small muscle movements which occur e.g., in the fingers, usually in coordination with the eyes.
Fine motor skills are the coordination of small muscle movements which occur e.g., in the fingers, usually in coordination with the eyes.
Common coding theory
Common coding theory is a cognitive psychology theory describing how perceptual representations (e.g.
Common coding theory is a cognitive psychology theory describing how perceptual representations (e.g.
Deficits in Attention, Motor control and Perception
DAMP—deficits in attention, motor control and perception—is a psychiatric concept conceived by Christopher Gillberg.
DAMP—deficits in attention, motor control and perception—is a psychiatric concept conceived by Christopher Gillberg.
Degrees of Freedom Problem (Motor Control)
The degrees of freedom problem or motor equivalence problem in motor control states that there are multiple ways for humans to perform a movement in order to achieve the same goal.
The degrees of freedom problem or motor equivalence problem in motor control states that there are multiple ways for humans to perform a movement in order to achieve the same goal.
Degrees of freedom problem (motor control)
The degrees of freedom problem or motor equivalence problem in motor control states that there are multiple ways for humans to perform a movement in order to achieve the same goal.
The degrees of freedom problem or motor equivalence problem in motor control states that there are multiple ways for humans to perform a movement in order to achieve the same goal.
Direct pathway of movement
The direct pathway of movement is a neuronal circuit within the central nervous system (CNS) through the basal ganglia which facilitates the initiation and execution of voluntary movement.
The direct pathway of movement is a neuronal circuit within the central nervous system (CNS) through the basal ganglia which facilitates the initiation and execution of voluntary movement.
Efference copy
Efference copy is an internal copy created with a motor command of its predicted movement and its resulting sensations.
Efference copy is an internal copy created with a motor command of its predicted movement and its resulting sensations.
Executive dysfunction
Executive dysfunction, in psychology, is a disruption to the efficacy of the executive system.
Executive dysfunction, in psychology, is a disruption to the efficacy of the executive system.
Executive functions
The executive system is a theorized cognitive system in psychology that controls and manages other cognitive processes.
The executive system is a theorized cognitive system in psychology that controls and manages other cognitive processes.
Eye movement in language reading
The study of eye movement in language reading stretches back almost a hundred years.
The study of eye movement in language reading stretches back almost a hundred years.
Eye movement in music reading
Eye movement in music reading is the scanning of a musical score by a musician's eyes.
Eye movement in music reading is the scanning of a musical score by a musician's eyes.
Eye movements in reading
Eye movement in reading involves visual processing of words.
Eye movement in reading involves visual processing of words.
Eye-hand coordination
Eye–hand coordination (also known as hand–eye coordination) is the coordinated control of eye movement with hand movement, and the processing of visual input to guide reaching and grasping...
Eye–hand coordination (also known as hand–eye coordination) is the coordinated control of eye movement with hand movement, and the processing of visual input to guide reaching and grasping...
Eye–hand coordination
Eye–hand coordination (also known as hand–eye coordination) is the coordinated control of eye movement with hand movement, and the processing of visual input to guide reaching and grasping...
Eye–hand coordination (also known as hand–eye coordination) is the coordinated control of eye movement with hand movement, and the processing of visual input to guide reaching and grasping...
Eye–hand span
The eye–hand span is the distance between the eyes and the hands on a text—usually linguistic text that is being copy-typed or music notation that is being performed.
The eye–hand span is the distance between the eyes and the hands on a text—usually linguistic text that is being copy-typed or music notation that is being performed.
Fictive motion
Fictive motion is the metaphorical motion of an object or abstraction through space (see Ramscar, Boroditsky & Matlock 2009; Matlock 2004; Talmy 2000).
Fictive motion is the metaphorical motion of an object or abstraction through space (see Ramscar, Boroditsky & Matlock 2009; Matlock 2004; Talmy 2000).
Fitts's law
Fitts's law is a model of human movement primarily used in human–computer interaction and ergonomics that predicts that the time required to rapidly move to a target area is a function of the di...
Fitts's law is a model of human movement primarily used in human–computer interaction and ergonomics that predicts that the time required to rapidly move to a target area is a function of the di...
Functional movement
Functional movements are movements based on real-world situational biomechanics.
Functional movements are movements based on real-world situational biomechanics.
Gross motor skill
Gross motor skills are the abilities usually acquired during infancy and early childhood as part of a child's motor development.
Gross motor skills are the abilities usually acquired during infancy and early childhood as part of a child's motor development.
Human action cycle
The human action cycle is a psychological model which describes the steps humans take when they interact with computer systems.
The human action cycle is a psychological model which describes the steps humans take when they interact with computer systems.
Illusions of self-motion
Illusions of self-motion occur when one moves or feels one has moved without feeling that one has made the movement.
Illusions of self-motion occur when one moves or feels one has moved without feeling that one has made the movement.
Indirect pathway of movement
The indirect pathway of movement is a neuronal circuit through the basal ganglia and several associated nuclei within the central nervous system (CNS) which helps to prevent unwanted muscle cont...
The indirect pathway of movement is a neuronal circuit through the basal ganglia and several associated nuclei within the central nervous system (CNS) which helps to prevent unwanted muscle cont...
Internal model
An internal model is a postulated neural process that simulates the response of the motor system in order to estimate the outcome of a motor command.
An internal model is a postulated neural process that simulates the response of the motor system in order to estimate the outcome of a motor command.
Inverse dynamics
Inverse dynamics is an inverse problem.
Inverse dynamics is an inverse problem.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology, also known as human kinetics, is the scientific study of human movement.
Kinesiology, also known as human kinetics, is the scientific study of human movement.
Mental practice of action
Mental practice, or motor imagery, refers to use of visuo-motor imagery, or mental imagery with the purpose of improving motor behavior.
Mental practice, or motor imagery, refers to use of visuo-motor imagery, or mental imagery with the purpose of improving motor behavior.
Mirror neuron
A mirror neuron is a neuron that fires both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another.
A mirror neuron is a neuron that fires both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another.
Motor cognition
The concept of motor cognition grasps the notion that cognition is embodied in action, and that the motor system participates in what is usually considered as mental processing, including those ...
The concept of motor cognition grasps the notion that cognition is embodied in action, and that the motor system participates in what is usually considered as mental processing, including those ...
Motor control
Motor control are information processing related activities carried out by the central nervous system that organize the musculoskeletal system to create coordinated movements and skilled actions.
Motor control are information processing related activities carried out by the central nervous system that organize the musculoskeletal system to create coordinated movements and skilled actions.
Motor coordination
Motor coordination is the combination of body movements created with the kinematic (such as spatial direction) and kinetic (force) parameters that result in intended actions.
Motor coordination is the combination of body movements created with the kinematic (such as spatial direction) and kinetic (force) parameters that result in intended actions.
Motor goal
A motor goal is a neurally planned motor outcome that is used to organize motor control.
A motor goal is a neurally planned motor outcome that is used to organize motor control.
Motor imagery
Motor imagery is a mental process by which an individual rehearses or simulates a given action.
Motor imagery is a mental process by which an individual rehearses or simulates a given action.
Motor learning
Motor learning is a “relatively permanent” change, resulting from practice or a novel experience, in the capability for responding (Guthrie, 1952).
Motor learning is a “relatively permanent” change, resulting from practice or a novel experience, in the capability for responding (Guthrie, 1952).
Motor skill
A motor skill is a learned sequence of movements that combine to produce a smooth, efficient action in order to master a particular task.
A motor skill is a learned sequence of movements that combine to produce a smooth, efficient action in order to master a particular task.
Motor system
The motor system is the part of the central nervous system that is involved with movement.
The motor system is the part of the central nervous system that is involved with movement.
Motor theory of speech perception
The motor theory of speech perception is the hypothesis that people perceive spoken words by identifying the vocal tract gestures with which they are pronounced rather than by identifying the so...
The motor theory of speech perception is the hypothesis that people perceive spoken words by identifying the vocal tract gestures with which they are pronounced rather than by identifying the so...
Motor unit recruitment
Motor unit recruitment is the progressive activation of a muscle by successive recruitment of contractile units (motor units) to accomplish increasing gradations of contractile strength.
Motor unit recruitment is the progressive activation of a muscle by successive recruitment of contractile units (motor units) to accomplish increasing gradations of contractile strength.
Mu rhythm
Mu rhythm (μ rhythm) is kind of brain wave rhythm measured using Electroencephalography that has a maximal amplitude of somatosensory cortices at rest.
Mu rhythm (μ rhythm) is kind of brain wave rhythm measured using Electroencephalography that has a maximal amplitude of somatosensory cortices at rest.
Music and movement
The term Music and movement often especially denotes the use of rhythmic song and dance in education, thought of as beneficial for childhood development.
The term Music and movement often especially denotes the use of rhythmic song and dance in education, thought of as beneficial for childhood development.
Neuronal tuning
Neuronal tuning refers to the property of brain cells to selectively represent a particular kind of sensory, motor, or cognitive information.
Neuronal tuning refers to the property of brain cells to selectively represent a particular kind of sensory, motor, or cognitive information.
Object manipulation
Object manipulation is a form of dexterity play or performance in which one or more artists physically interact with props such as balls, hoops, rings, poi, staff, devil sticks, or clubs.
Object manipulation is a form of dexterity play or performance in which one or more artists physically interact with props such as balls, hoops, rings, poi, staff, devil sticks, or clubs.
Overhead Throwing Motion
The overhead throwing motion is a complex motor skill that involves the entire body in a series of linked movements starting from the legs, progressing up through the pelvis and trunk, and culmi...
The overhead throwing motion is a complex motor skill that involves the entire body in a series of linked movements starting from the legs, progressing up through the pelvis and trunk, and culmi...
Overhead throwing motion
The overhead throwing motion is a complex motor skill that involves the entire body in a series of linked movements starting from the legs, progressing up through the pelvis and trunk, and culmi...
The overhead throwing motion is a complex motor skill that involves the entire body in a series of linked movements starting from the legs, progressing up through the pelvis and trunk, and culmi...
Planning (cognitive)
Cognitive planning is one of the executive functions, it encompases the neurological processes involved in the formulation, evaluation and selection of a sequence of thoughts and actions to achi...
Cognitive planning is one of the executive functions, it encompases the neurological processes involved in the formulation, evaluation and selection of a sequence of thoughts and actions to achi...
Premovement neuronal activity
Premovement neuronal activity in neurophysiological literature refers to neuronal modulations that alter the rate at which neurons fire before a subject produces movement.
Premovement neuronal activity in neurophysiological literature refers to neuronal modulations that alter the rate at which neurons fire before a subject produces movement.
Psychomotor Education
Psychomotor education is a pedagogic and therapeutic approach, the aim of which is to support and aid an individual’s personal development.
Psychomotor education is a pedagogic and therapeutic approach, the aim of which is to support and aid an individual’s personal development.
Psychomotor learning
Psychomotor learning is the relationship between cognitive functions and physical movement.
Psychomotor learning is the relationship between cognitive functions and physical movement.
Psychomotor retardation
Psychomotor retardation or psychomotor impairment comprises a slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual.
Psychomotor retardation or psychomotor impairment comprises a slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual.
Reciprocal inhibition
Reciprocal inhibition describes muscles on one side of a joint relaxing to accommodate contraction on the other side of that joint.
Reciprocal inhibition describes muscles on one side of a joint relaxing to accommodate contraction on the other side of that joint.
Saccadic suppression of image displacement
Saccadic Suppression of Image Displacement or SSID, is the phenomenon in visual perception where the brain selectively blocks visual processing during eye movements in such a way that large chan...
Saccadic Suppression of Image Displacement or SSID, is the phenomenon in visual perception where the brain selectively blocks visual processing during eye movements in such a way that large chan...
Sense of agency
The "sense of agency" (SA) refers to the subjective awareness that one is initiating, executing, and controlling one's own volitional actions in the world.
The "sense of agency" (SA) refers to the subjective awareness that one is initiating, executing, and controlling one's own volitional actions in the world.
Sensory integration
Sensory integration is defined as the neurological process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and the environment, thus making it possible to use the body effectively within the enviro...
Sensory integration is defined as the neurological process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and the environment, thus making it possible to use the body effectively within the enviro...
Sequence learning
Sequence learning is inherent to human ability because it is an integrated part of conscious and nonconscious learning as well as activities.
Sequence learning is inherent to human ability because it is an integrated part of conscious and nonconscious learning as well as activities.
Simulation theory of empathy
The simulation theory is not primarily a theory of empathy, but rather a theory of how we understand others -- that we do so by way of a kind of empathetic response.
The simulation theory is not primarily a theory of empathy, but rather a theory of how we understand others -- that we do so by way of a kind of empathetic response.
Speech production
Speech production is the process by which spoken words are selected to be produced, have their phonetics formulated and then finally are articulated by the motor system in the vocal apparatus.
Speech production is the process by which spoken words are selected to be produced, have their phonetics formulated and then finally are articulated by the motor system in the vocal apparatus.
Speech repetition
Speech repetition is the saying by one individual of the spoken vocalizations made by another individual.
Speech repetition is the saying by one individual of the spoken vocalizations made by another individual.
Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome
Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome is a term used to describe the motor control changes that can occur in skeletal muscle after an upper motor neuron lesion.
Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome is a term used to describe the motor control changes that can occur in skeletal muscle after an upper motor neuron lesion.
Upper motor neuron syndrome
Upper motor neuron syndrome is a term used to describe the motor control changes that can occur in skeletal muscle after an upper motor neuron lesion.
Upper motor neuron syndrome is a term used to describe the motor control changes that can occur in skeletal muscle after an upper motor neuron lesion.
Vision for perception and vision for action
Vision for perception and vision for action in neuroscience literature refers to two types of visual processing in the brain: visual processing to obtain information about the features of object...
Vision for perception and vision for action in neuroscience literature refers to two types of visual processing in the brain: visual processing to obtain information about the features of object...