Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Date of Award
Fall 1968
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
Advisor
Edna Rawlings
Abstract
This research was designed to test the effects of cognitive practice on pursuit rotor performance. Two experimental groups, cognitive group (A) and physical practice group (B), and one control group (C) received differential treatment over a ten day period. Only the data from day one and day ten practice sessions were used in the experiment. An analysis of performance, total time-on-target, indicated that both groups A and B tracked significantly better than the control group (C) did on day ten. No difference was found between group A and group B. Both major hypothesis were supported. The data clearly indicated that cognitive practice, mental rehearsal, was as effective, in learning the pursuit tracking task, as was the actual physical practice. It was found that the cognitive, or mental practice, is a relevant variable which affects motor performance, especially on the tracking behavior in this study.
Recommended Citation
Chen, Stuart H. Che-lian, "Out Put of Motor Performance as the Function of Cognitive Association" (1968). Master's Theses. 1165.
DOI: 10.58809/GRMQ2231
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1165
Rights
© 1968 Stuart H. Che-lian Chen
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