Whole Vs; Part Methods in Motor Learning, a Comparative Study: A Dissertation, Submitted to the Faculty, of the Graduate School of Arts and ... Department of Psychology (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In "Whole Vs. Part Methods in Motor Learning," this dissertation examines how different teaching approaches affect learning across both minds and bodies. It contrasts the effects of learning a motor task as a whole versus in parts, using a carefully designed maze to compare humans and rats under similar conditions.
The study frames a practical question: can the way we structure practice change how efficiently people learn motor tasks? By testing several learning methods on maze navigation, the work aims to map which approaches reduce errors, save time, and improve long-term retention. The findings highlight how modified part methods can outperform simple part or whole methods under specific conditions, and how transfer and reinforcement shape mastery in both species.
- How “whole” and “part” learning differ in motor tasks and why it matters for instruction.
- How the maze setup tests learning under controlled, repeatable conditions for humans and animals.
- Which modified part methods show the strongest learning advantages across groups.
- What the results suggest about applying comparative findings to real classrooms or training settings.
Ideal for readers interested in psychology, education, and the science of how practice shape skill development.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comparative study of the two main methods of motor learning, whole and part learning. While previous studies have focused on rote and logical learning, this is the first thoroughgoing attempt to elicit data for humans and animals secured under identical conditions. The author subjects established ideas in the field to rigorous empirical testing and finds that established conclusions do not hold up when subjected to controlled experimentation. The author presents compelling evidence that the part learning method with no returns permitted is more efficient than the whole learning method overall. This research provides new insights into motor learning and questions the universality of behavior, learning conditions, and relative degrees of intelligence between different life forms. The conclusions drawn from the data in this study have heuristic and practical value in enforcing or modifying learning conditions imposed upon students. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332860302_0
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