Acquisition of Motor and Cognitive Skills through Repetition in Typically Developing Children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Procedural memory allows acquisition, consolidation and use of motor skills and cognitive routines. Automation of procedures is achieved through repeated practice. In children, improvement in procedural skills is a consequence of natural neurobiological development and experience.

Methods

The aim of the present research was to make a preliminary evaluation and description of repetition-based improvement of procedures in typically developing children (TDC). Ninety TDC children aged 6-12 years were asked to perform two procedural learning tasks. In an assembly learning task, which requires predominantly motor skills, we measured the number of assembled pieces in 60 seconds. In a mirror drawing learning task, which requires more cognitive functions, we measured time

SUBMITTER: Magallon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4934913 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature