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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Articulate Hand.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the hand "think" about as it helps you get ready for the day?
(a) How to movie each tendon and ligament for each task.
(b) How to move each muscle fgr each task.
(c) Nothing.
(d) How to grasp something without dropping it.

2. What does the addition and transport of weight by the upper body change?
(a) The speed at which the body can move.
(b) The center of gravity.
(c) The buoyancy of the body.
(d) The ability to play a sport.

3. According to Charles Sherrington, what is a natural progression?
(a) Using intent.
(b) The learning of motor skills.
(c) Juggling with increasing number of objects.
(d) The learning of focus.

4. According to Wilson, how many problem-solving strategies are there that stand out above all others?
(a) 4.
(b) 0.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. What supports the conscious dimension of action?
(a) The conscious intent to move.
(b) The unconscious interaction of the neuromuscular system.
(c) The unconscious image of movement.
(d) The brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What often dictates which hand is dominate?

2. What does the author say is a choreographed skill?

3. How does the conscious dimension of action occur?

4. What does the author say we are dependent upon that we rarely think about?

5. With whom does the University of New Mexico perform a study about communicative movements?

(see the answer key)

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