Mean planning, execution, and total times were graphed for Blocks 1 through 10. 

Overall, there were significant decreases in time (in all 3 categories) over the 10 blocks. Significant improvements in performance were observed in Block 3 and onward.

University of California, Davis

Performance was measured using 4 learning indices:

1.) Total Time - total time (sec.) taken to complete a problem

2.) Initial Time - the "planning time" taken before the first move

3.) Execution Time - the time taken to complete the problem after the initial move

4.) % Correct Solutions - percentage of problems solved using the minimum number of moves

Scores were analyzed using ANOVAs and an alpha level of 0.05 was used to determine statistical significance.

Behavioral Performance - Data (TOL task)

Beauchamp, M., Dagher, A., Aston, J., & Doyon, J. (2003). Dynamic functional changes associated with cognitive skill learning of an adapted version of the Tower of London task. NeuroImage, 20(3), 1649-1660. doi:10.1016/j.neuroimage.2003.07.003

Dynamic functional changes associated with cognitive skill learning of an adapted version of the Tower of London task

Behavioral Performance - Experimental Results (TOL task)

Mean planning, execution, and total times were graphed for both control groups.

Overall, a decrease in all 3 times was observed.

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