Comparison between the Effects of Continuous and non-Continuous Visual Feedback on Motor Learning while playing a Muscle-Controlled Serious Game

Zusammenfassung (Abstract) :

The guidance hypothesis suggests that continuous feedback during learning may lead to feedback dependency, with errors decreasing when feedback is provided and increasing when it is removed. This study investigates the effect of continuous (CVF) versus non-continuous visual feedback (NCVF) on motor learning using a muscle- controlled serious game. Subjects played the game for three consecutive days, with each day consisting of seven training sets and one learning control set without feedback. One group received CVF during training, while the other received NCVF. To assess transferability, the results of the learning control sets were compared between groups. Time to success during training decreased for CVF, and average time to reach the longest correct time period in the learning control set was higher for CVF compared to NCVF. The number of missed goals decreased for CVF, aligning with the expected positive impact of continuous feedback during training. However, the results for the learning control sets were inconclusive. While CVF showed a potential dependency on feedback, the decrease in missed goals indicates improved motor learning. More test days and subjects are required to confirm the findings and draw definitive conclusions regarding the guidance hypothesis.

Stichworte :

Muscle-Controlled Serious Game, Motor Learning, Visual Feedback, Electromyogram, Continuous Feedback

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