Motor learning
Is random or blocked practice better for learning?
Random practice is better for long term retention
What is it called when you space out activities and planned rest breaks in order to accomplish more throughout the day?
Pacing
What part of the brain helps with coordination of movement?
Cerebellum
What is a medication management strategy?
Which therapy works on re-learning to walk, balance, and strengthening your legs?
Physical therapy
Is practicing a skill in variable environments or the same environment more helpful?
Variable
What is an example of receiving active assistance to complete a task?
Ex. If you cannot safely bend down to unload the dishwasher yourself due to balance, ask someone to help stabilize you with a gait belt so that you can practice it until you can complete the task
What part of the brain helps with executive functioning, attention, and personality?
The frontal lobe
What might help you remember when your therapy appointments are?
Create a schedule, calendar, or learn to use MyChart
Which therapy works on language, swallowing, and cognitive strategies?
Speech therapy
Is distributed practice better (learning in shorter, more frequent bouts) or is learning in infrequent/long bouts better?
Distributed
What is the name of a device called that you might use to help you accomplish a task?
Adaptive equipment
What parts of the brain helps with speech?
The Broca's area in the frontal lobe & the Wernicke's area in the temporal lobe
What might help you keep track of goals/things that need to be accomplished?
Keeping a to do list or a goal list
Which therapy works on hand and upper extremity strength/coordination, return to driving, and return to performing activities of daily living more independently?
Occupational therapy
Is learning a whole skill or breaking it down into parts better?
It depends!
When attempting to return to an activity, r___ practice of this activity is best.
Repeated
What part of the brain helps with initiating movement?
The basal ganglia
What might you use daily to help stay organized with information to remember?
Using a notebook or notes app on your phone
Which therapy works on helping find jobs that are best suited given a particular individual's needs?
Vocational therapy
Do you want to practice the specific skill you are hoping to get better at or do you want to practice different but similar skills?
Specific skill--specificity matters!
Sometimes we have to modify or c____ to accomplish the same activities/tasks we did before.
Compensate
What part of the brain deals with emotional processing and regulation?
The limbic system
What is it called when you use a related word to help prompt you to think of another word?
Using association
Which therapy works on return to recreational activities?