The Effects of Division of Attention upon Required Kinesthetic and Proprioceptive Discrimination,

Abstract

This report describes a program of research on the acquisition and execution of kinesthetically- or proprioceptively- (the terms are here used interchangeably) controlled motor skills, as a function of representative interfering variables, some of which have been termed 'stressors.' The research is addressed more specifically to the effects of division of attention upon a kinesthetically-controlled motor act. Pressure on an isometric control - with its attendent feedback - is the primary task, and provides the basis for analysis.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA022124

Entities

People

  • Donald O. Weitzman
  • Joseph M. Notterman

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Cooperation
  • Discrimination
  • Feedback
  • Group Dynamics
  • Motor Skills
  • Prejudice
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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