It is well accepted that repeatedly imagining oneself acting without any overt behavior can
lead to learning. The prominent theory accounting for why imagery practice is effective …

In this paper, we discuss a variety of ways in which practising motor actions by means of
motor imagery (MI) can be enhanced via synchronous action observation (AO), that is, by …

Action is an important arbitrator as to whether an individual or a species will survive. Yet,
action has not been well integrated into the study of psychology. Action or motor behavior is …

Introduction For people who have had a stroke, recovering upper-limb function is a barrier to
independence. When movement is difficult, mental practice can be used to complement …

In this study we explored training effects for combined action observation and motor imagery
(AO+ MI) instructions on a complex cup-stacking task, without physical practice. Using a …

Regulating one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors (ie, self-regulation) is critical to an
athlete's success in sport. Imagery is a self-regulation technique that is under the athlete's …

In recent years, learning and motor control researchers have examined, in diverse ways, the
practical strategies that enhance motor skill acquisition in sport. In this study we investigated …

Objective. Kinesthetic Motor Imagery (KMI) represents a robust brain paradigm intended for
electroencephalography (EEG)-based commands in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) …

Dance is commonly taught through model observation, aided by verbal and gestural cues.
Trained dancers are also capable of learning dance movements from verbal instructions in …

Existing mental imagery (MI) guidelines emphasize the need to replicate critical aspects of
physical practice for optimal performance outcomes. However, more research should …