Estimates of absolute distance underwater were obtained before and after training sessions in which observers were informed of the correct distance after each of a series of judgments. Training in water substantially improved performance, whereas training in air improved performance only in clear water. Training in one body of water did not adequately transfer to performance in another body of water if there was a large difference in water turbidity.
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