Tracking apparatus is described in which attention and motor manipulation are required. Twenty-three Ss were tested prior to and after receiving alcohol. A mean decrease in performance, i.e., increase in error score, was noted in four tests, two of which reached statistically significant levels with blood alcohol concentrations measured at less than 50 mgm. per 100 ml. of blood.
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