Differential performance on a motor task according to the preference for task-irrelevant elements that are chosen or assigned: A randomized controlled study

• Published in: Human movement science Vol. 96; p. 103253
• Main Authors: Arbinaga, Félix, Fernández-Ozcorta, Eduardo José, Checa, Irene, García-Robles, Ana, Godoy-Izquierdo, Débora
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Adult; Athletic Performance; Choice Behavior; Coaching; Female; Humans; Male; Motor Skills - physiology; Psychomotor Performance - physiology; Skill; Young Adult; Coaching; Performance; Skill

This study explored the impact of choice and preference for what is chosen or assigned on performance on a motor task. Using an experimental design with a dart-throwing task, 90 novice participants were randomized into four groups: Choice-Like condition, Choice-Dislike condition, Assigned-Like condi...