Motor Learning and Control MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 2, 2025

1. : What is the primary focus of motor learning?
(A) Developing strength
(B) Acquiring and refining motor skills
(C) Enhancing flexibility
(D) Increasing endurance

2. : Which stage of learning involves the novice performer making many errors?
(A) Autonomous stage
(B) Associative stage
(C) Cognitive stage
(D) Mastery stage

3. : What does “motor control” refer to?
(A) The ability to lift weights
(B) The processes that govern movement
(C) The speed of running
(D) The amount of force generated

4. : Which term describes the ability to execute movements accurately and effectively?
(A) Motor performance
(B) Motor learning
(C) Motor skill
(D) Motor control

5. : What is “feedback” in the context of motor learning?
(A) The initial instruction given
(B) Information received about performance
(C) The physical environment during practice
(D) The time taken to complete a task

6. : Which type of feedback is given after a movement is completed?
(A) Concurrent feedback
(B) Terminal feedback
(C) Intrinsic feedback
(D) Extrinsic feedback

7. : What does “intrinsic feedback” refer to?
(A) Information from an external source
(B) Internal sensory information during movement
(C) Visual cues from the environment
(D) Instruction from a coach

8. : Which of the following is an example of a closed skill?
(A) Sprinting
(B) Diving
(C) Basketball shooting
(D) Surfing

9. : What is “schema theory”?
(A) A theory about the genetic basis of motor skills
(B) A theory explaining how past experiences influence future movements
(C) A theory that focuses on cognitive development
(D) A theory that emphasizes physical conditioning

10. : Which term refers to the gradual improvement in performance as a result of practice?
(A) Learning curve
(B) Performance plateau
(C) Skill acquisition
(D) Motor performance

11. : What is the role of “practice variability” in motor learning?
(A) It reduces the effectiveness of practice.
(B) It helps develop adaptability to different situations.
(C) It is irrelevant to skill acquisition.
(D) It only applies to elite athletes.

12. : Which of the following types of practice involves repetition of the same movement?
(A) Blocked practice
(B) Random practice
(C) Variable practice
(D) Distributed practice

13. : What is “random practice”?
(A) Repeating the same skill multiple times
(B) Practicing different skills in a random order
(C) Practicing skills without any structure
(D) Focusing on a single skill for an extended period

14. : Which aspect of motor learning emphasizes the use of mental rehearsal?
(A) Cognitive strategies
(B) Physical conditioning
(C) Emotional regulation
(D) Environmental factors

15. : What does “motor memory” refer to?
(A) The ability to recall previous performances
(B) The storage of information about movement patterns
(C) The physical ability to perform skills
(D) The time taken to learn a new skill

16. : Which theory suggests that movements are learned through a process of reinforcement and punishment?
(A) Cognitive theory
(B) Behavioral theory
(C) Ecological theory
(D) Constructivist theory

17. : What is the primary benefit of using whole practice?
(A) It focuses on specific parts of a skill.
(B) It allows for a better understanding of the skill as a whole.
(C) It is easier for novice learners.
(D) It requires less time for practice.

18. : What does “task complexity” refer to?
(A) The speed at which a skill is performed
(B) The number of components involved in a skill
(C) The physical strength required for a skill
(D) The length of practice sessions

19. : Which type of practice involves practicing skills over longer periods with rest intervals?
(A) Massed practice
(B) Distributed practice
(C) Blocked practice
(D) Random practice

20. : What is the main goal of motor learning research?
(A) To develop new sports equipment
(B) To understand how people learn to move
(C) To analyze the performance of elite athletes
(D) To improve physical fitness