Which term describes practicing tasks in a fixed, predictable sequence?

Which term describes practicing tasks in a fixed, predictable sequence?

• A. Random Practice
• B. Blocked Practice
• C. Varied Practice
• D. Serial Practice

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how practice structure shapes learning by using a fixed, repeatable order of tasks. This description fits blocked practice, which means you work on one task repeatedly in a block before moving to the next task. Because the sequence of practice is fixed and predictable, you can refine that specific movement pattern with lots of repetition before switching to something else. This often makes performance feel smoother within each block during practice, since the task isn’t changing. In contrast, true serial practice would involve a set order of different tasks cycling in a predictable way, which isn’t what’s being described here.

The idea being tested is how practice structure shapes learning by using a fixed, repeatable order of tasks. This description fits blocked practice, which means you work on one task repeatedly in a block before moving to the next task. Because the sequence of practice is fixed and predictable, you can refine that specific movement pattern with lots of repetition before switching to something else. This often makes performance feel smoother within each block during practice, since the task isn’t changing. In contrast, true serial practice would involve a set order of different tasks cycling in a predictable way, which isn’t what’s being described here.