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Chapter 3 – Methods
Figure 6: PPT in an unilateral handed task, bilateral handed task and
assembly task configuration
For the dominant and non-dominant hand tasks the participant uses
only the stipulated hand. These tasks have a time limit of 30 seconds in
which to place as many pegs as possible into the holes on the board. The
both handed test is similar with a 30 second time limit, however both
hands are used. During the both handed task participants were
instructed to maintain synchronisation between hands; so that both the
left and right hand retrieved and placed pegs at the same time. For the
assembly task there is an additional component with the assembly made
up of the pegs, washers and collars (Lafayette Instrument Company,
2002). The assembly formation is created by first placing a peg, then a
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