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Practice Mediates Bidirectional Dual-Task Interference When Performing a Novel Sequential Nonword Repetition Task.

Jason A Whitfield¹, Serena R Holdosh¹

¹Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Bowling Green State University, OH.

Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR

|May 21, 2021

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Extensive practice reduces dual-task interference when performing a novel speech task alongside a visuomotor task. Limited practice, however, leads to performance declines in both tasks, indicating bidirectional interference.

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Area of Science:

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Neuroscience
Speech Science

Background:

Dual-task interference occurs when performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
The impact of practice on dual-task interference, particularly for novel speech tasks, is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how practice amount influences dual-task interference.
To examine the relationship between practicing a novel speech task and a visuomotor task concurrently.

Main Methods:

Participants performed a Sequential Nonword Repetition Task (speech) and a Visuomotor Pursuit Task (visuomotor).
Two groups were formed: Extended Practice and Limited Practice.
Performance was assessed during single-task and dual-task conditions.

Main Results:

The Limited Practice Group showed significant dual-task interference (bidirectional).
The Extended Practice Group exhibited minimal interference on the speech task.
Practice amount appears to mediate the degree of dual-task interference.

Conclusions:

Initial practice amount is a key factor in mitigating dual-task interference.
Extended practice can reduce interference when a novel speech task is combined with a demanding visuomotor task.