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456 – The Myth of Contextual Interference & the Variability of Practice Effect?

The Perception & Action Podcast

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Introduction

This chapter explores the concept of variability of practice and contextual interference in motor learning, challenging the traditional belief of random practice being better than blocked practice. The hosts review the evidence and explain the difference between blocked and random practice, as well as discuss the proposed explanation of contextual interference for the benefits of random practice.

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