How Metaphorical Instructions Influence Children's Motor Learning and Memory in Online Settings.
Zheng W; Liu X · 2025 · Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
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Abstract (excerpt)
Metaphorical instructions are widely used in motor skill learning, yet their impact on learning and memory processes in children remains underexplored. This study examined whether metaphor-based language could enhance children's…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.3390/bs15081132