METHOD AND TASK IN MOTOR GUIDANCE

Abstract

Restriction and forced-response guidance were used as training methods for two forms of a manual positioning task. The most effective training was given in each case by the guidance technique which most resembled the form of the task to be learned. As in a previous experiment, restriction appeared more effective in a ‘ push ’ task. In a modified ‘ release ’ task, forced-response appeared the better method. In addition, two groups were given experience of alternative movements as an aid to learning the wanted movement. Although they thus practised fewer movements of the distance required in the final test neither method became less effective, with the forced-response technique showing some improvement.