How effector-specific is the effect of sequence learning by motor execution and motor imagery?

ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study was twofold. First, we wanted to examine how effector specific the effect of sequence learning by motor execution is, and second, we wanted to compare this effect with learning by motor imagery. We employed a Go/NoGo discrete sequence production task in which in each trial a spatial sequence of five stimuli was presented. After a Go signal the corresponding spatial response sequence had to be executed, while after a NoGo signal, the response sequence had to be mentally imagined. For the training phase, participants were divided into two groups. In the index finger group, participants had to respond (physically or mentally) with the left or right index finger, while in the hand group they had to respond with four fingers of the left or right hand. In a final tes

SUBMITTER: Sobierajewicz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5671521 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature