Approaches to the study of motor control and learning
By: edited by Jeffery J. Summers.
Contributors: Summers, Jeffery J., 1944-
Series: Advances in psychology ;; 84; Advances in psychology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) ;; 84.
Publisher: North-Holland; Distributors for the U.S. and Candada, Elsevier Science Pub. Co.
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Amsterdam; New York; New York, N.Y., U.S.A
Language: eng
Number of pages: 600
Subjects: Motor ability.; Motor learning.; Perceptual-motor learning.; Movement disorders.; Learning.; Motor Activity.; Motor Skills.; Movement Disorders.; Visual Perception.
Description: During the past two decades, there has been a dramatic increase in interest in the study of motor control and learning. In this volume authors from a variety of backgrounds and theoretical perspectives review their research with particular emphasis on the methods and paradigms employed, and the future direction of their work. The book is divided into four main sections. The first section contains chapters examining general issues and trends in the movement behaviour field. The remaining three sections contain chapters from scientists working in three broadly defined areas of interest: coordination and control; visuo-motor processes; and movement disorders. Each section provides an overview of the different approaches and different levels of analysis being used to examine specific topics within the motor domain.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.