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Title

Ability-performance relations during skill acquisition

Author(s)

Langan-Fox, Janice;  Waycott, Jennifer L.;  Galna, Colleen

Abstract

Industry depends on effective training for employees so that organisations can be efficient and productive. A number of theories exist to explain the relationship between ability and performance. The present paper explores difficulties in testing theories of skill acquisition, with a focus on Ackerman's model of ability-performance relations, and summarises various research projects which have tested this theory. Suggestions are made for further research.

Publication type

Journal article

Source

Australian Psychologist, Vol. 32, no. 3 (Nov 1997), p. 153-158

Publication year

1997

Keyword(s)

Clinical psychology;  Counselling psychology;  Multidisciplinary psychology;  Psychiatry

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

ISSN

0005-0067

Publisher URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00050069708257374

Peer reviewed