Physical Education A-Level
Comparison with stored memory
What Comparison with stored memory means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Comparison with stored memory
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Comparing incoming cues with stored memories and past experiences in order to decide what response to make.
Topics that use Comparison with stored memory
- Efficiency of information processing to include: (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Accuracy, timing and consistency of response
- Anticipation
- Anticipation and cue detection
- Arousal, attention and performance
- Chaining
- Choice reaction time
- Cue detection
- Decision making
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