Question 1

Which of these describes depth perception?
A) The ability to distinguish detail in static and dynamic settings
B) The ability to separate an object from its surroundings
C) The ability to view an object from a slightly different angle from each eye
D) The ability to judge distance relative to oneself
E) The ability to integrate use of eyes and hands in object tracking and interpretation

Accepted Answer

Depth perception is the ability to judge distance relative to oneself.

Question 2

Dynamic visual acuity matures at about what age?
A) 2-3
B) 5-7
C) 8-9
D) 11-12
E) 14-15

Accepted Answer

Dynamic visual acuity matures at about 8-9 years of age.

Question 3

Figure-ground perception is defined as the ability to:
A) Distinguish detail in static and dynamic settings
B) Separate an object from its surroundings
C) Judge distance relative to oneself
D) Integrate use of eyes and hands in terms of object tracking and interruption
E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Figure-ground perception refers to the ability to distinguish an object (the figure) from its background (the ground), allowing one to focus on specific elements while ignoring others.

Question 4

Which of the following statements does not apply to the developmental aspects of depth perception?
A) Binocularity and depth perception continue to improve from 2 through 5 years of age.
B) By age 7, most children can accurately judge depth with monocular cues.
C) Depth perception in general can be improved with special training.
D) Merely monocular cues are insufficient for proficiency in mature catching.
E) Depth perception is not innate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements does not...

Question 5

In contemporary society, children often miss out on experiences that develop their movement abilities. These include all of the following, except:
A) Climbing trees
B) Playing video games
C) Walking fences
D) Jumping streams
E) Riding horses

Accepted Answer

Playing video games is a sedentary activity that does not contribute to the development of movement abilities, unlike the other options which involve physical activity.

Question 6

There is insufficient evidence to claim that improved _________ will enhance ________.
A) Sensory input; perceptual motor abilities
B) Sensory input; movement activation
C) Academic achievement; perceptual motor abilities
D) Perceptual motor abilities; academic achievement
E) Body awareness; spatial awareness

Accepted Answer

There is insufficient evidence to claim that improved perceptual motor abilities will enhance academic achievement, as the relationship between these two areas is not strongly supported by research.

Question 7

The process of organizing incoming information with stored information, which leads to a modified response pattern is called:
A) Perception
B) Processing
C) Interpretation
D) Activation
E) Feedback

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of organizing incoming information with...

Question 8

Perceptual-motor development may be described as a process of attaining increased skill and functional ability by using all of the following, except:
A) Imagery
B) Sensory input
C) Sensory integration
D) Motor interpretation
E) Movement activation

Accepted Answer

Imagery is not directly involved in perceptual-motor development, which focuses on sensory input, sensory integration, motor interpretation, and movement activation.

Question 9

Which of these describes the process of attaining increased skill and functional ability by using sensory input, sensory integration, motor interpretation, movement activation, and feedback?
A) Visual acuity
B) Figure-ground perception
C) Depth perception
D) Perceptual-motor development
E) Visual-motor coordination

Accepted Answer

Perceptual-motor development involves the process of using sensory input and integration, motor interpretation, movement activation, and feedback to enhance skill and functional ability.

Question 10

The development of an internal time structure in children is termed:
A) Temporal awareness
B) Body awareness
C) Spatial awareness
D) Directional awareness
E) Clock awareness

Accepted Answer

Temporal awareness refers to the understanding and development of an internal time structure in children, allowing them to comprehend and organize time-related concepts.

Question 11

The perceptual requirements of fundamental manipulative skills that involve imparting force to an object or receiving force from an object are great. Therefore, when working with young children we must:
A) Use appropriate equipment to account for the developmental level of perceptual abilities.
B) Modify the rules to permit lesser clarity and consistency of perception, time to react, or ease of tracking in order to challenge the child.
C) Recognize that the mechanics of movement itself are not influenced by the level of perception.
D) Recognize that perceptual development is not as crucial as motor development for successful movement performances.
E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Using appropriate equipment that matches the developmental level of children's perceptual abilities helps them better engage with and learn fundamental manipulative skills.

Question 12

When an individual is standing at a fixed point on the ground, the area immediately surrounding this individual bounded by how far he or she can extend his or her body, refers to which concept?
A) Body awareness
B) General space
C) Self space
D) Laterality
E) Directionality

Accepted Answer

Self space refers to the area immediately surrounding an individual, bounded by how far they can extend their body.

Question 13

A child has a red ribbon attached to her right sneaker to remind her which side of her body is the left and which is the right. This individual has not yet adequately developed her:
A) Spatial awareness
B) Laterality
C) Directionality
D) Body awareness
E) Temporal awareness

Accepted Answer

Laterality refers to the ability to distinguish between left and right sides of the body, which the child is using the ribbon to help with.

Question 14

The components of temporal awareness are:
A) Laterality and directionality
B) Objective space and subjective space
C) Synchrony, rhythm, and sequence
D) All of these are correct
E) Temporal awareness

Accepted Answer

Temporal awareness involves understanding the timing of events, which includes synchrony, rhythm, and sequence.

Question 15

Which of the following statement is true?
A) Boys are better than girls at manipulative skills.
B) Boys are better than girls at locomotor skills.
C) Girls are better than boys at manipulative skills.
D) Girls are better than boys at locomotor skills.
E) There are no differences between boys and girls in locomotor and manipulative skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statement is true?
A)...

Question 16

What might be factors affecting the delays in fundamental motor skills across the globe?
A) Unsafe neighborhoods
B) Limited opportunities to be physically active
C) Too much screen time
D) Lack of money to afford youth sport
E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

All the listed factors can contribute to delays in fundamental motor skills development, as they can limit children's opportunities for physical activity and skill practice.

Question 17

Why might boys be better than girls at manipulative skills?
A) Boys get more practice trials than girls.
B) Boys are more competitive than girls in motor environment.
C) Boys have more role models than girls.
D) All of these are correct.
E) None of these is correct.

Accepted Answer

Boys might be better at manipulative skills due to a combination of factors such as more practice opportunities, a competitive environment, and more role models, making all options potentially correct.

Question 18

Why are delays in fundamental motor skills of particular long term concern?
A) Children won't be able to make sports team in school.
B) Children will be drawn into a negative spiral of disengagement.
C) Children will be drawn into a positive spiral of engagement.
D) Children will make it through the proficiency barrier.
E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Delays in fundamental motor skills can lead to a negative spiral of disengagement, where children may become less interested in physical activities, impacting their overall physical development and health in the long term.

Question 19

Using Newell's constraints to design motor skill interventions a teacher would:
A) Consider individual psychological constraints like motivation
B) Consider individual biological constraints like balance
C) Modify environmental constraints like ball size to align with the individual
D) Design instructional tasks to the developmental level of the child
E) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Newell's model of constraints includes individual constraints (both psychological and biological), environmental constraints, and task constraints. Therefore, all options A, B, C, and D are correct as they align with Newell's framework for designing motor skill interventions.

Question 20

Which is not an example of an environmental constraint?
A) Ball size
B) Catching on the move
C) Bat length
D) Shape of ball
E) Texture of ball

Accepted Answer

Catching on the move is a skill-related factor, not an environmental constraint. Environmental constraints are physical characteristics of the environment or equipment, like ball size, bat length, shape, and texture.

Quiz 14: Perceptual Motor Development and Motor Skill Interventions

Which of these describes depth perception?

Dynamic visual acuity matures at about what age?

Figure-ground perception is defined as the ability to:

Which of the following statements does not apply to the developmental aspects of depth perception?

In contemporary society, children often miss out on experiences that develop their movement abilities. These include all of the following, except:

There is insufficient evidence to claim that improved _ will enhance .

The process of organizing incoming information with stored information, which leads to a modified response pattern is called:

Perceptual-motor development may be described as a process of attaining increased skill and functional ability by using all of the following, except:

Which of these describes the process of attaining increased skill and functional ability by using sensory input, sensory integration, motor interpretation, movement activation, and feedback?

The development of an internal time structure in children is termed:

The perceptual requirements of fundamental manipulative skills that involve imparting force to an object or receiving force from an object are great. Therefore, when working with young children we must:

When an individual is standing at a fixed point on the ground, the area immediately surrounding this individual bounded by how far he or she can extend his or her body, refers to which concept?

A child has a red ribbon attached to her right sneaker to remind her which side of her body is the left and which is the right. This individual has not yet adequately developed her:

The components of temporal awareness are:

Which of the following statement is true?

What might be factors affecting the delays in fundamental motor skills across the globe?

Why might boys be better than girls at manipulative skills?

Why are delays in fundamental motor skills of particular long term concern?

Using Newell's constraints to design motor skill interventions a teacher would:

Which is not an example of an environmental constraint?