Transfer of skill engendered by complex task training under conditions of variable priority

Walter R Boot; Chandramallika Basak; Kirk I Erickson; Mark Neider; Daniel J Simons; Monica Fabiani; Gabriele Gratton; Michelle W Voss; Ruchika Prakash; HyunKyu Lee; Kathy A Low; Arthur F Kramer

doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2010.09.005

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Transfer of skill engendered by complex task training under conditions of variable priority

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Transfer of skill engendered by complex task training under conditions of variable priority

Walter R Boot, Chandramallika Basak, Kirk I Erickson, Mark Neider, Daniel J Simons, Monica Fabiani, Gabriele Gratton, Michelle W Voss, Ruchika Prakash, HyunKyu Lee, …

Acta psychologica, Vol.135(3), pp.349-357

11/2010

DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2010.09.005

PMID: 20920812

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Abstract

We explored the theoretical underpinnings of a commonly used training strategy by examining issues of training and transfer of skill in the context of a complex video game (Space Fortress, Donchin, 1989). Participants trained using one of two training regimens: Full Emphasis Training (FET) or Variable Priority Training (VPT). Transfer of training was assessed with a large battery of cognitive and psychomotor tasks ranging from basic laboratory paradigms measuring reasoning, memory, and attention to complex real-world simulations. Consistent with previous studies, VPT accelerated learning and maximized task mastery. However, the hypothesis that VPT would result in broader transfer of training received limited support. Rather, transfer was most evident in tasks that were most similar to the Space Fortress game itself. Results are discussed in terms of potential limitations of the VPT approach.

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Skill acquisition

Transfer of training

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Title: Subtitle: Transfer of skill engendered by complex task training under conditions of variable priority
Creators: Walter R Boot - Department of Psychology, Florida State University, United States
Chandramallika Basak - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Kirk I Erickson - Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, United States
Mark Neider - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Daniel J Simons - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Monica Fabiani - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Gabriele Gratton - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Michelle W Voss - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Ruchika Prakash - Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, United States
HyunKyu Lee - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Kathy A Low - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Arthur F Kramer - Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Acta psychologica, Vol.135(3), pp.349-357
DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2010.09.005
PMID: 20920812
NLM abbreviation: Acta Psychol (Amst)
ISSN: 0001-6918
eISSN: 1873-6297
Publisher: Elsevier B.V
Grant note: DOI: 10.13039/100000006, name: Office of Naval Research, award: N00014-07-1-0903
Language: English
Date published: 11/2010
Academic Unit: Psychological and Brain Sciences; Iowa Neuroscience Institute
Record Identifier: 9984002369902771

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