How does the time taken between shots differentiate between massed and distributed practice?

• A. Massed practice takes longer time between shots
• B. Massed practice takes less time between shots
• C. Both have the same time between shots
• D. Distributed practice takes less time between shots

Answer: (B)

Rest intervals differentiate massed from distributed practice. Massed practice keeps the rest between shots very short, so the time between attempts is reduced. Distributed practice uses longer breaks between shots, making the time between attempts longer. That’s why the statement that massed practice takes less time between shots is the best choice. The other options conflict with how these practices are defined: massed would not have longer or equal rest, and distributed would not have shorter rest.