Welford and Whiting's information processing models

Overview

The display, sensory input and stimulus identification, the detection, comparison and recognition phases of perception, selective attention, response selection and programming, memory in Welford's model, and Whiting's three mechanisms.

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Questions from this subtopic

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1. 1

   What is information processing?

   Model answer

   Information processing is how a performer takes in information, makes a decision and acts on it. The approach treats the brain like a computer with input, processing and output.

2. 2

   What is the display in sport?

   Model answer

   The display is the sporting environment the performer senses. The display includes the ball, teammates, opponents and the crowd.

3. 3

   Which senses provide input in sport?

   Model answer

   Vision and hearing detect information from the display. Proprioception supplies touch, balance and kinaesthesis from inside the body.

4. 4

   What happens during stimulus identification?

   Model answer

   The performer detects and identifies the relevant stimulus in the display. A batter picks out the ball as it leaves the bowler's hand.

5. 5

   Name the three DCR phases of perception.

   Model answer

   The three phases are detection, comparison and recognition. Together the phases turn raw input into a recognised situation.

6. 6

   Describe the detection phase of perception.

   Model answer

   Detection is noticing that a stimulus is present. Selective attention decides which stimuli are detected.

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