What frequency schedule refers to less KR or KP being provided as learning progresses?

• A. The fading frequency schedule
• B. Constant feedback schedule
• C. Progressive feedback schedule
• D. Concurrent feedback

Answer: (A)

Fading feedback refers to giving less frequent KR or KP as the learner becomes more proficient. The idea is to start with more guidance to establish the correct movement, then gradually reduce external feedback so the learner relies more on their own perception of success and error. This helps build independence, strengthens retention, and encourages self-correction and problem-solving.

In practice, you might start by providing feedback after every attempt, then switch to feedback after a set number of attempts, and eventually provide feedback only occasionally. This pattern aligns with the goal of decreasing dependence on external guidance as skill improves.

Other schedules don’t fit this goal. Constant feedback keeps giving information after every attempt, which can hinder long-term retention and independence. Concurrent feedback is given during performance rather than after attempts, so it’s not about reducing frequency over learning. A progressive feedback schedule could imply changing feedback in a way that isn’t necessarily a steady fade, whereas fading specifically means a systematic reduction as proficiency increases.