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The aim of this study is to improve the knowledge of the neural mechanisms responsible for improving sequence learning. Sequence skill may be gained during practice (on-line) and after practice (off-line) both intentionally (explicitly) or unintentionally (implicitly). In the present study they will look at the ways in which explicitly gained, offline improvement can be enhanced. There are two specific aims to this study: first, using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to transiently disrupt cortical function, they will distinguish between the contributions of the ipsilateral hemisphere from the non-dominant hemisphere in the induction of off-line improvements. Second, they will determine how much time is required for the development of induced off-line improvements.
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