Effect of Fading Knowledge of Results on Acquisition,Retention,and Transfer of a Simple Motor Task

Abstract

45 subjects employing procedures for continuous, intermittent, or faded knowledge of results exhibited for drawing a 7.5-cm line no significant difference in acquisition, retention, or transfer to a 5-cm line.

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