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ERIC Number: EJ1068544
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jul
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0364-0213
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Concurrent Movement Impairs Incidental but Not Intentional Statistical Learning
Stevens, David J.; Arciuli, Joanne; Anderson, David I.
Cognitive Science, v39 n5 p1081-1098 Jul 2015
The effect of concurrent movement on incidental versus intentional statistical learning was examined in two experiments. In Experiment 1, participants learned the statistical regularities embedded within familiarization stimuli implicitly, whereas in Experiment 2 they were made aware of the embedded regularities and were instructed explicitly to learn these regularities. Experiment 1 demonstrated that while the control group were able to learn the statistical regularities, the resistance-free cycling group and the exercise group did not demonstrate learning. This is in contrast with the findings of Experiment 2, where all three groups demonstrated significant levels of learning. The results suggest that the movement demands, rather than the physiological stress, interfered with statistical learning. We suggest movement activates the striatum, which is not only responsible for motor control but also plays a role in incidental learning.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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