Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between multiple implicit sequence learning and attention. A one-factor between-subjects experimental design was used, with attentional load (low vs. high) as between-subjects variable. Eye-movement technology was adopted, and saccadic reaction time was as dependent measure. Forty healthy volunteers were randomly assigned to high attentional load condition and low attentional load condition. The results showed that: (1) Saccadic reaction time in high attentional load condition was longer than low attentional load condition’s; (2) Both the primary sequence and the secondary sequence could be learned no matter whether in low attentional load condition or in high attentional load condition; (3) the sequence learning scores did not differ from primary sequence and secondary sequence. These findings suggest that there are no attentional limitations on the learning of multiple sequence learning.
Highlights
Implicit learning is assumed to be one of the most fundamental learning processes enabling humans to learn regular structures in the complex environment
Since the serial reaction time (SRT) task paradigm was originated by Nissen and Bullemer [1], a lot of psychologists have engaged in the study of implicit learning [2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10]
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Summary
Implicit learning is assumed to be one of the most fundamental learning processes enabling humans to learn regular structures in the complex environment. Humans usually do this without any intention or any effort and do not aware what they learn. There has no agreement neither on the empirical nor on the theoretical side Most of the former studies focused on the single sequence learning, but implicit learning system in humans is sensitive to complex environmental contingencies [11,12], the implicit learning system would allow for the effortless acquisition of powerful cognitive abilities (e.g. language, learning). Some studies have explored whether two sequences could be learned in parallel
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