IMPLICIT VERSUS EXPLICIT LEARNING
In a few studies, we have examined implicit (unconscious) learning of motor skills. In particular, our findings show that stimulus regularities can be learned implicitly even if the motor task is relatively complex. Also, variable practice can enhance implicit learning, relative to constant practice.
Related publications:
Shea, C.H., Wulf, G., Whitacre, C., & Park, J.-H. (2001). Surfing the implicit wave. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 54A, 841-862.
Wulf, G., & Weigelt, C. (1997). Instructions in learning a complex motor skill: To tell or not to tell... Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 68, 362-367.
Wulf, G., & Schmidt, R.A. (1997). Variability of practice and implicit motor learning. Journal ofExperimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 23, 987-1006.
Wulf, G. (1993). Implizites Lernen von Regelhaftigkeiten. Sportpsychologie, 7, 11-18.
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