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Reducing Proactive Interference in Motor Tasks.
- Source :
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Journal of Motor Behavior . 2020, Vol. 52 Issue 3, p372-381. 10p. 1 Color Photograph, 4 Charts, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Changing automatized movement patterns often leads to initial performance decrements caused by proactive interference. In this study, we scrutinized whether proactive interference could be reduced by inhibiting the to-be-changed movement pattern by means of a physical movement constraint and verbal inhibition instructions, and whether any of the two interventions may be superior. Skilled typists typed short texts as fast and accurately as possible on a regular QWERTZ keyboard. After baseline measures, a new rule prohibiting the use of the left index finger was introduced. Subsequently, participants took part in either a verbal instruction or an additional motor restriction intervention phase. Results revealed that the original rule change was successful in inducing proactive interference in skilled typists. Most importantly, the two interventions similarly reduced proactive interference both immediately following the rule change and after ten practice sessions. We conclude that reducing proactive interference by means of physical motor restrictions and verbal instructions may be equally effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *TASKS
*RESPONSE inhibition
*FINGERS
*TEACHING
*MENTAL health surveys
*MOTOR ability
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222895
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Motor Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 142477096
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00222895.2019.1635984