Enhanced expectancies facilitate golf putting

• Published in: Psychology of sport and exercise Vol. 22; pp. 229 - 232
• Main Authors: Palmer, Kimberly, Chiviacowsky, Suzete, Wulf, Gabriele
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2016
• Subjects: Motor learning; Perceived competence; Self-efficacy; Perceived competence; Motor learning; Self-efficacy

To examine the influence of enhanced expectancies on motor learning, we manipulated learners' expectancies by providing criteria for “success” that were relatively easy or difficult to meet. Experimental design with two groups. Two groups of non-golfers practiced putting golf balls to a target...