Motion prediction as a function of target speed and duration of presentation

This study investigated the ability of Ss to predict the future position of a moving target after the target disappeared. Target speed, duration of target exposure, and S's mode of responding to the visible target were varied. The performance measure was the absolute deviation from the correct...

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Published in:Journal of applied psychology 1962-12, Vol.46 (6), p.420-424
Main Author: Wiener, Earl L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive Processing Speed
Human
Motion Perception
Prediction
Serial Position Effect
Stimulus Duration
Visual Tracking
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Summary:This study investigated the ability of Ss to predict the future position of a moving target after the target disappeared. Target speed, duration of target exposure, and S's mode of responding to the visible target were varied. The performance measure was the absolute deviation from the correct target position at the end of 9 sec., converted to error relative to target speed. Results show: (a) no significant differences resulting from mode of response (tracking vs. monitoring), order of presentation, duration of presentation, or speed-duration interaction; (b) significant learning effect from session to session (p
ISSN:0021-9010
1939-1854
DOI:10.1037/h0041224