Using animated agents in learner-controlled training: The effects of design control

International Journal of Training and Development

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 263-283

  Behrend, Tara S ^a   Thompson, Lori Foster ^b  

^a GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84868601186     PISSN: 13603736     EISSN: 14682419     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2419.2012.00413.x     Document Type: Article

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