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Target-Size Influences on Reaction Time with Movement Time Controlled

John T. Quinn Jr.Department of Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Richard A. SchmidtDepartment of Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Howard N. ZelaznikDepartment of Physical Education, Purdue University
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Brian HawkinsDepartment of Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Robin McFarquharInstitute for Child Behavior and Development, University of Illinois
Pages 239-261 | Received 10 May 1980, Published online: 13 Aug 2013

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