Explicitness of Task Instructions Supports Motor Learning and Modulates Engagement of Attentional Brain Networks

Book chapter (2022)

Authors

J. Penalver-Andres University of Bern
Karin A. Buetler University of Bern
Thomas Koenig University of Bern
René M. Müri University of Bern
L. Marchal Crespo University of Bern, Human-Robot Interaction - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Human-Robot Interaction (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2022 Joaquin Penalver-Andres, Karin A. Buetler, Thomas König, René M. Müri, L. Marchal Crespo
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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70316-5_88
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Published Date

2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Cognitive Robotics

Research Group

Human-Robot Interaction

Abstract

Motor learning is a complex cognitive and motor process underlying neurorehabilitation. Cognitive (e.g., attentional) engagement is important for motor learning, especially early in the learning process. In this study, we investigated if task instructions enforcing the underlying task rule of a virtual sailing task modulate attentional engagement and motor learning. Our results suggest that enforcing the rule of a motor task using explicit knowledge or visual cues enhances motor learning compared with no enforcement of task rules. Further, training with visual cues may support early visuo-attentional engagement.