What defines the distinction between massed and distributed practice?

What defines the distinction between massed and distributed practice?

• A. The amount of time between shots
• B. Total duration of practice
• C. Skill complexity
• D. Participant age

Answer: (A)

The key idea is the spacing between practice opportunities. Massed practice means trials are done with little to no rest between them, creating a dense, continuous session. Distributed practice means there are longer breaks between trials, spreading practice over a longer period or across multiple days. So the amount of time between practice attempts defines the distinction. The total duration of practice, skill complexity, or participant age can influence how you schedule practice, but they do not define whether the practice is massed or distributed.

The key idea is the spacing between practice opportunities. Massed practice means trials are done with little to no rest between them, creating a dense, continuous session. Distributed practice means there are longer breaks between trials, spreading practice over a longer period or across multiple days. So the amount of time between practice attempts defines the distinction. The total duration of practice, skill complexity, or participant age can influence how you schedule practice, but they do not define whether the practice is massed or distributed.