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Gabbard, Carl; Cordova, Alberto – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 2012
In this article, the authors examined the effects of target information presented in different visual fields (lower, upper, central) on estimates of reach via use of motor imagery in children (5-11 years old) and young adults. Results indicated an advantage for estimating reach movements for targets placed in lower visual field (LoVF), with all…
Descriptors: Visual Perception, Psychomotor Skills, Children, Young Adults
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Merrill, Edward C.; Conners, Frances A.; Roskos, Beverly; Klinger, Mark R.; Klinger, Laura Grofer – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 2013
The authors evaluated age-related variations in contextual cueing, which reflects the extent to which visuospatial regularities can facilitate search for a target. Previous research produced inconsistent results regarding contextual cueing effects in young children and in older adults, and no study has investigated the phenomenon across the life…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Context Effect, Age Differences, Cues
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Carlson, Abby G.; Rowe, Ellen; Curby, Timothy W. – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 2013
Recent research has established a connection between children's fine motor skills and their academic performance. Previous research has focused on fine motor skills measured prior to elementary school, while the present sample included children ages 5-18 years old, making it possible to examine whether this link remains relevant throughout…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Academic Achievement, Visual Perception, Perceptual Motor Coordination
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Barling, Julian; Gluckman, Sandra – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 1980
Descriptors: Children, Perceptual Handicaps, Perceptual Motor Coordination, Physical Disabilities