Implicit Learning of Motor Behavior Through Observation in Middle-School Students
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i2.1710Keywords:
observational learning, implicit learning, neutral parameter procedure, start-rotation principleAbstract
There is a disagreement in the neuropsychological literature regarding the nature of observational learning, strictly without a motor component. While some studies claim explicit influences are needed in order for learning to occur, others argue that they are not. The current student aims at understanding this gap, in particular emphasizing the observation aspect, since there is a limited number of research on this component. An experiment was conducted to measure both the short- and long-term of this effect using a neutral parameter procedure among two groups and a control. It was found that there was a significant effect of implicit learning. These findings are analyzed in a behavioral aspect and taken into consideration for limitations, implications and future research.
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