3. Skill Acquisition
Feedback — Quiz
Test your understanding of feedback with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which type of feedback is derived from external sources, such as a coach's verbal cues or video analysis, and is provided to supplement a performer's internal sensory information?
Question 2
A basketball player is practicing free throws. After each shot, they feel the trajectory of the ball and the follow-through of their arm. Based on these sensations, they adjust their next shot. What type of feedback is the player primarily utilizing?
Question 3
During a gymnastics routine, a coach shouts instructions to a gymnast about their body position as they are performing a salto. What type of feedback is the coach providing?
Question 4
A swimmer completes a race, and their coach immediately provides them with a detailed analysis of their stroke technique, highlighting areas for improvement. This feedback is provided after the performance. What type of feedback is this?
Question 5
For a beginner learning a complex motor skill, why is it often recommended to provide frequent augmented feedback initially, and then gradually reduce its frequency as the learner improves?