Does mental rotation always involve the motor cortex? Support ...

[panfilo]

Does mental rotation always involve the motor cortex? Support your answer.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Before attempting a complicated routine, a gymnast rehearses the routine repeatedly using mental imagery. Why would this be a beneficial strategy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Mholman93]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Usually imagery involves the motor cortex because participants are asked to manipulate an object in their mind. However, when asked to perform a mental rotation task with an electric motor rotating the objects, the motor cortex is not active.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Research evidence indicates that motor imagery uses the same processes involved in programming and preparation of actual actions. As a result, motor imagery has a positive effect on subsequent performances.

[panfilo]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tandmlomax84]

Excellent