Question

In the context of skill acquisition, "link practice" refers to:

• A. Practicing a skill as a whole from start to finish without breaking it down into parts.
• B. Practicing separate parts of a skill in isolation without any integration.
• C. Gradually connecting practiced parts of a skill into longer sequences until the complete skill can be performed.
• D. Repeating only the easiest part of a skill to build confidence before attempting the whole skill.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Gradually connecting practiced parts of a skill into longer sequences until the complete skill can be performed.

• Link practice, often known as Progressive Part Practice or the "chaining" method, is a technique used in skill acquisition for tasks that are sequential and complex (like a dance routine, a gymnastics floor exercise, or a piece of music).