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The effect of trials-to-criterion on the retention of a discrete motor skill by moderately retarded and severely mentally retarded individuals

Creator:

Morehouse, James Wesley

Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of trials-to-criterion on the retention of a discrete motor skill (overhand beanbag throw) by moderately mentally retarded and severely mentally retarded individuals. Nonmentally retarded individuals were involved as a control group. The subjects were grouped by degree of retardation and...

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Dissertation

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. John M. Dunn, Dr. Gary H. Tiedeman, Dr. Tom E. Grigsby, Dr. Marie Boarman, and Dr. Vern Dickinson. Each
The effects of three levels of contextual interference on acquisition and retention of a sequential motor skill in moderately mentally retarded and nonretarded individuals

Creator:

Nearingburg, Patt

Abstract:

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of three levels of contextual interference on the acquisition and retention of a sequential motor skill, by moderately mentally retarded and nonretarded subjects. The subjects were functioning between an eight and twelve year level. The dependent measures included; Reaction Time...

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Dissertation

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