Practice conditions

Question 1

Tasks being practiced are ordered randomly. Attempt multiple tasks or variations of a task before mastering any one of the tasks (e.g. Practice transferring to multiple surfaces (couch, toilet, bench, chair, stool, car) in one OT session)

Answer 1

Random or Variable Practice

Question 1

The task is broken down into its parts for separate practice (e.g. Practice dressing ———–> Don/Doff shirt)

Answer 1

Part Practice

Question 2

Practice time is equal to or less than rest time (e.g. Pratice sessions of a tub transfer are spaced to include rest breaks)

Answer 2

Distributed Practice

Question 3

Repetitive practice of the same task, uninterrupted by practice of other tasks (e.g. Practicing moving from sit to stand multiple times in a row. Practice sequence of taks “A”, “B”, “C”: AAAAABBBBBBCCCCC

Answer 3

Blocked Practice

Question 5

The task is practiced in its entirety and not broken into parts (e.g. Practice sequence of tasks, “A”, “B”, “C” ACBACABCCBACABCACABBACCACB)

Answer 5

Whole Practice

Question 6

Rest time is much less than practice time (e.g. Constraint Induced Movement Therapy)

Answer 6

Massed Practice