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Differential Transfer Benefits of Increased Practice for Constant, Blocked, and Serial Practice Schedules

Clare G. Giuffrida Department of Occupational, Therapy University of Florida
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John B. Shea Department of Kinesiology, Indiana University
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Jeffrey T. Fairbrother Department of Kinesiology, Towson University
Pages 353-365 | Received 05 Apr 2000, Accepted 20 Jul 2001, Published online: 01 Apr 2010

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