Muscle memory involves consolidating a specific motor task into memory through repetition. When a movement is repeated over time, a long-term muscle memory is created for that task, eventually allowing it to be performed without conscious effort. This process decreases the need for attention and creates maximum efficiency within the motor and memory systems.
Many daily activities, such as playing a musical piece on the piano or typing in your PIN number, become automatic and improve with practice.
Comment Reply
Hello Erin,
That is a very interesting question.
Muscle memory involves consolidating a specific motor task into memory through repetition. When a movement is repeated over time, a long-term muscle memory is created for that task, eventually allowing it to be performed without conscious effort. This process decreases the need for attention and creates maximum efficiency within the motor and memory systems.
Many daily activities, such as playing a musical piece on the piano or typing in your PIN number, become automatic and improve with practice.
I hope this explains it.
Regards,
September 20, 2014 - 5:57amMaryann
This Comment
Reply