The Role of Context Dependent Memory on Perceptual Motor Learning in a DSP go/nogo Task

The present study was designed to address the role of context on perceptual–motor learning. Further it was of interest if and how practice might act as a mediation factor in developing these dependencies. Context was manipulated by changing the incidental context stimuli during retention due to the three different conditions [Same, Switched, Different]. Practice was manipulated during acquisition with one versus five practice(s) –block condition. The results revealed changing context had an effect on performance but only if context switched during retention rather than changed completely. Also practice did affect performance in any case eventhough it did not interact with context manipulations.