Re: visualization effects on skilled performance

[Scott Lilienfeld]

See Druckman, D., & Swets, J. A. (Eds.). (1988). Enhancing human performance. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.     for a full chapter review of the efficacy of mental practice in sports and related activities.  If I recall correctly, their review indicated that this technique showed some promise but that further research was needed to rule out alternative explanations for the observed effects.  Some TIPsters might be aware of more recent (perhaps meta-analytic) reviews on the topic.  ....Scott Chuck Huff wrote: TiPs colleagues, Below is a query from a colleague of mine in the bio department. I don't have specific citations, but thought the wisdom of TiPs would help.  I would be particularly interested in any work that had been done with visualization and FMRI imaging of pre-motor cortex. Here is another query: the sports literature, (and about half the self-help literature it seems)  love to cite a really old study by Alan Richardson (60's).  This study had novice basketball players divided into three groups.  One practiced on the courts, another did nothing, and a third practiced "mentally".  Oddly, the mental practitioners improved nearly' as much as the physical practitioners.  This is widley touted as evidence for the power of creative visualization. My question: is there credible, more contemporary evidence either refuting this, or supporting "mental practice" or creative visualization in enhancing performance in the realm of exercise? yours in wonder Eric --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Scott O. Lilienfeld, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Psychology, Room 206 Emory University 532 N. Kilgo Circle Atlanta, Georgia 30322 (404) 727-1125 (phone) (404) 727-0372 (FAX) Home Page: http://www.emory.edu/PSYCH/Faculty/lilienfeld.html The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice: www.srmhp.org The Master in the Art of Living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his education and his recreation, his love and his intellectual passions. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence in whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him – he is always doing both. - Zen Buddhist text (slightly modified) --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]