Differences in Motor and Perceptual Sequence Learning Between People Who Stutter and People Who Do Not Stutter

Qianying Ma; Ke Chen; Chen Wang; Meijia Li; Liqun Gao; Lingzhi Kong

doi:10.1002/pchj.70101

Psych Journal ›› 2026, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (3) :e70101 DOI: 10.1002/pchj.70101

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Differences in Motor and Perceptual Sequence Learning Between People Who Stutter and People Who Do Not Stutter

Qianying Ma ¹^,²^,³
, Ke Chen ¹
, Chen Wang ¹
, Meijia Li ⁴
, Liqun Gao ¹^,²
, Lingzhi Kong ¹^,²

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Abstract

Previous studies have indicated impaired motor sequence learning in people who stutter (PWS). The present study demonstrates that PWS retain intact sequence learning abilities when motor demands are minimized.

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motor learning / perceptual learning / serial reaction time task / stuttering

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Qianying Ma, Ke Chen, Chen Wang, Meijia Li, Liqun Gao, Lingzhi Kong. Differences in Motor and Perceptual Sequence Learning Between People Who Stutter and People Who Do Not Stutter. Psych Journal, 2026, 15 (3) : e70101 DOI:10.1002/pchj.70101

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