Importance des modalités d'imagerie dans la reproduction de configurations corporelles simples

Nicolas Robin (1) , Lucette Toussaint (1) , Yannick Blandin (1)

1 CeRCA [Poitiers] - Centre de recherches sur la cognition et l'apprentissage [UMR 7295]

The influence of visual and proprioceptive imagery in mental practice was investigated on the development of accurate mannequin configurations reproduction. Eighteen participants were divided in two groups. Eighteen participants were first evaluated on their abilities to accurately produce body configurations with vision on a mannequin (pre-test). They were then randomly assigned to a visual or to a proprioceptive imagery practice group (90 trials practice). Two post-tests were performed 10 minutes and 24 hours later. Results showed a long term increase of performance for the participants who realized proprioceptive imagery, whereas a temporary increase of performance was observed for the participants who realized visual imagery. These results suggest to maintain constant the dominant sensory modality of the task and the imagery modality used in mental imagery practice.

Domaines: Psychologie

Nicolas Robin, Lucette Toussaint, Yannick Blandin. Importance des modalités d'imagerie dans la reproduction de configurations corporelles simples. Science & motricité : Revue scientifique de l'Association des Chercheurs en Activités Physiques et Sportives, 2006, pp.67 - 78. ⟨10.3917/sm.057.78⟩. ⟨hal-01529490⟩