Focus of attention (FOA) has been demonstrated to affect motor learning and performance of
many motor skills. FOA refers to the performer's focus while performing the task. The …

In this paper, we will comment upon Gabriele Wulf's article concerning the influence of
attentional focus on motor performance and learning. Whilst the adoption of a particular …

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of an internal vs. external
'focus of attention'on speech motor performance in healthy young adults. METHOD: Twenty …

Performance benefits exist for an external focus of attention compared with an internal focus
of attention for performance and learning (Wulf, 2013). It is unknown, however, if varying the …

Attention and Motor Skill Learning explores how a person's focus of attention affects motor
performance and, in particular, the learning of motor skills. It synthesizes the knowledge …

Previous studies have shown that directing learners' attention during perceptual training
facilitates detection and learning of unfamiliar consonant categories [1, 2]. The current study …

In her target article, Wulf reviews an impressive body of knowledge that has made a
significant contribution to our understanding of the influence of attentional focus on motor …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of external attentional focus
instructions on learning tracking task under dual-task condition. Forty-two students of …

The role of consciously directed attention toward speech input in learning has not yet been
determined. Previous phonetic learning studies have manipulated acoustic signals and …

An external focus of attention is considered superior to an internal focus for learning and
performance. However, findings specific to changing the task difficulty are inconsistent. The …