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Peer reviewedMcPherson, Sue L.; Thomas, Jerry R. – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1989
Examined 10- to 13-year-old boys' development of knowledge structure and sport performance in tennis by comparing skills and knowledge of experts and novices. Experts focused on higher concepts and exhibited greater decision-making ability because of their more highly developed knowledge structure. (SAK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Motor Development
