ERIC Number: EJ870270
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Publication Date: 2009-Dec
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Attentional Mechanisms in Sports via Brain-Electrical Event-Related Potentials
Hack, Johannes; Memmert, Daniel; Rup, Andre
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, v80 n4 p727-738 Dec 2009
In this study, we examined attention processes in complex, sport-specific decision-making tasks without interdependencies from anticipation. Psychophysiological and performance data recorded from advanced and intermediate level basketball referees were compared. Event-related potentials obtained while judging game situations in foul recognition and a control task provided insight into focus of attention, selective attention, and processing strategy (top-down vs. bottom-up). Results showed task-specific effects for advanced referees in components influenced by attentional focus and selective attention. Experts also seemed to profit from superior top-down strategy and were able to evaluate the stimuli more rapidly. These findings are discussed in connection with current models in neurosciences and theories of referee research. (Contains 6 figures and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Attention, Attention Control, Task Analysis, Decision Making, Team Sports, Comparative Analysis, Models, Information Processing, Brain, Cognitive Processes, Males, Adults
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