In this study, participants improved at copying an unfamiliar alphabet character even though they only practiced writing rotated versions of it. The experiments reveal that the motor system can refine movements by creating an abstraction of their structure, and not only by repeating the same mechanical muscle commands. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access Nature and 54 other Nature Portfolio journals Get Nature+, our best-value online-access subscription Receive 12 digital issues and online access to articles Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout Goodale, M.
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