title: A theory of motor performance and its applications to preclinical dental skill acquisition.
abstract: This article reviews one theory of motor performance that was derived from a large body of research findings. The validity of any theory depends on the extent to which it can generate testable hypotheses. Based on a number of applied investigations in the preclinical setting, several predictions developed from this theory have been supported. These, as well as other, potential applications are discussed and a model of preclinical instruction derived from the theory is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Behavioral Science, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry 64108.
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Feil
mesh_terms: D004497:Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity; D009048:Motor Skills; D011582:Psychological Theory; D014163:Transfer, Psychology