Pursuit Rotor Speed, Sex Differences, and Reminiscence in Young Children

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Abstract
Data collected in a study of pursuit rotor abilities of 39 first grade pupils revealed that speed of response is a major dimension of performance in young children. Evidence for the early appearance of reminiscence was found, including data showing a significantly greater amount of reminiscence in males as compared with females. Moderate correlations between rotation speeds reflected the specificity of performance requirements at each speed. Data were interpreted in terms of the rapid rate of perceptual motor skill development at this age and suggested the need for more intense study of specific subskills needed for task success.